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The audience will learn the essentials of: 1) The structural orientation of Public Health Law toward the well-being of populations, not individuals; 2) The structural orientation of Disability Law toward the rights of individuals, not populations; and 3) The conflicts in the intersection of the two branches of law, when circumstances could either be framed in terms of protection of populations or accommodating people with disabilities. Presented by John Jacoby, JD, Seton Hall University.
This broadcast will present advances in the prevention, detection and treatment of breast, skin, cervical and colorectal cancer. Also, Mr. Hutton will describe the results of recent clinical trials that may help clinicians provide individualized treatments that are more effective and have fewer side effects. In addition, Dr. Lichtveld will discuss cancer core competencies aimed at creating surge capacity in the general health professions workforce.
By the end of the presentation, the attendee will be able to: 1) State the essential public health functions associated with workplace drug testing; 2) Identify demographic and occupation-related characteristics associated with an increased risk for substance abuse and dependence; 3) Describe employee reports of drug testing and substance abuse education in the workplace; 4) Distinguish between characteristics of employees and workplaces where drug testing occurs and those settings where there is no testing program.
