Dr. McDonald has a background in medical-surgical nursing, specializing in oncology care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she works in outpatient palliative care, providing symptom management to patients with serious illness. She has an interest in end-of-life care and advance care planning.
- Medical Cannabis for Symptom Management in Cancer Patients. Ellis Fischel Cancer Symposium, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. June 2022. Presentation.
- Advance Care Planning. Family Medicine Update, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. May 2022. Presentation.