PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT FOLLOWING AUTOLOGOUS BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

Course overview

Autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) is a type of breast reconstructive surgery in which the patient¿s own body tissue is used to create a mound at the mastectomy site that approximates the size and shape of the patient¿s natural breast. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of teaching the patient following autologous breast reconstruction including information on ABR, key topics to be provided to the patient, outcome data, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.