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Study Course Description
Oncology (Pathology Clinical Pharmacology Methods of Examination and Interpretation of Data, Symptomatology and Pharmacotherapy)
Course Code
ISK_054
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Baltiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge in clinical areas – pathophysiology of diseases, clinical manifestations of oncological diseases, evaluation of examinations, basic methods of treatment and pharmacotherapy options for oncological diseases.
The study module comprises an integrated learning cycle in which the student is gradually introduced to the pathological physiology of a group of diseases, clinical pharmacology, clinical manifestations, examination possibilities, interpretation of examination data, principles and types of treatment and pharmacotherapy possibilities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic human anatomy, physiology and pathology, medical biochemistry, pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the course, the student will have knowledge of the following: • basic principles of carcinogenesis, genetics, tumour biology and epidemiology; • principles of tumour classification; • the most common clinical manifestations and complications of oncological diseases; • principles of cancer patient care and drug treatment; • pharmacotherapy options for oncological diseases.
Skills
1.The student will be able: • to inform patients about known cancer risk factors and screening options; • to assess the care and drug treatment of an oncology patient; • to assess and interpret results of oncological examinations; • to assess drug treatment for oncological diseases.
Competences
1.The student will be able: • in collaboration with the medical practitioners, to determine a pharmacotherapy plan for an individual patient with an oncological disease; • to assess the advantages and disadvantages of pharmacotherapy methods in relation to the patient’s examination data; • to monitor the progress of pharmacotherapy, predict side effects and plan the prevention thereof, and provide the necessary information to other medical specialists.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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The student independently studies the literature offered in the study programme, summarises the obtained information. Prepares a clinical pharmacist’s assessment of pharmacotherapy for an oncology patient.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in practical classes; written assignments completed in high quality and submitted on time, quality of oral answers
Exam: understanding of the principles of diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases, including clinical case analysis, is tested.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Epidemiology of tumours, contributing and risk factors, heredity, statistics. Tumour biology, metastasis
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Epidemiology of tumours, contributing and risk factors, heredity, statistics. Tumour biology, metastasis
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Tumour classification, morphology, prognosis and predictive factors, the most common tumours, important identification nuances (lung, prostate, breast, colorectal, skin cancer, stomach cancer, gynaecological and urological tumours)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Tumour classification, morphology, prognosis and predictive factors, the most common tumours, important identification nuances (lung, prostate, breast, colorectal, skin cancer, stomach cancer, gynaecological and urological tumours)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Principles of tumour therapy (surgery, radiation, systemic pharmacotherapy – groups of medicines, indications, contraindications, possible complications and follow-up)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Principles of tumour therapy (surgery, radiation, systemic pharmacotherapy – groups of medicines, indications, contraindications, possible complications and follow-up)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Palliative and symptomatic care, interacting with an oncology patient
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Palliative and symptomatic care, interacting with an oncology patient
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju un nodarbību materiāli.
2.
Oncology. An Evidence-Based Approach//Chang AE et al, Springer, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Lejniece S. Klīniskā hematoloģija. Nacionālais Medicīnas Apgāds, 2020
2.
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology. 4th ed., Oxford University Press, 2015
Other Information Sources
1.
The Merck Manual, Internets