Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Palliative Oncology
Course Code
RIT_035
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Stuķēna
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Internist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inga Stuķēna
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire and develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to palliative oncology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the time allotted for the study course, the medical resident acquires knowledge about the principles of palliative care in oncology.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the medical resident will be able to evaluate the patient’s clinical condition, take a full life and disease anamnesis, objectively examine the patient, prescribe additional examination methods when needed, prescribe appropriate palliative treatment, as well as provide emergency medical assistance in acute situations.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, the medical resident will be able to formulate a diagnosis, perform differential diagnosis, interpret the examination data, develop a structural treatment and rehabilitation plan, logically formulate and explain the goals of treatment, evaluate its effectiveness and side effects.
Assessment
Individual work
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During the study course, the medical resident must acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about oncological diseases, diagnosis, treatment, prevention thereof and rehabilitation according to the tertiary level of health care as well as about palliative care, and also, within the scope of their specialty, must be able to provide consultations to patients, their relatives and other medical practitioners.
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Examination
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1) At the end of the study course, teaching staff evaluates the practical skills and competences on a 10-point scale, recording it in the medical resident’s book.
2) Tests theoretical knowledge and gives an assessment on a 10-point scale, recording it in the medical resident’s book.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Screening for oncological diseases
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Current Therapy in Pain, SMITH, HOWARD S., 2009 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
2.
Waldman, Steven D., MD, JD, 2011, by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
3.
Vincen T. DeVita, et.al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 2 vol, 2008.
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Bruce A. Chabne, Dan L. Longo, Thomas J. Lunch Harrison’s Manual of Oncology, 2007.
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ESMO Clinical Practice vadlīnijas pieejamas: http://www.esmo.org/Guidelines-Practice/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
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NCCN vadlīnijas pieejamas: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines.asp#site
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ESMO Handbook of Oncological Emergencies: http://oncologypro.esmo.org/Publications/Handbooks/Oncological-Emergencies
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National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/