OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Identify and apply the clinical guidelines and treatment standards recommended by the NAPRC.
2.Determine appropriate clinical and/or pathological staging in accordance with NAPRC guidelines.
3.Explore strategies to enhance the care and treatment of rectal cancer patients through prospective case reviews.
4. Examine best clinical practices in the treatment of rectal cancer patients through case reviews focused on improving patient outcomes.

PLANNER/MODERATOR DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.