Teaching code

4S009425

Teacher

Cristina Tecchio

Coordinator

Cristina Tecchio

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/15 - BLOOD DISEASES

Period

1° semestre dal Oct 1, 2020 al Dec 23, 2020.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

- To know specific characteristics of patients affected by hematological malignancies (acute leukemias, myelodisplastic syndromes, chronic myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative diseases, multiple myeloma and lymphoma)
- To know characteristics and management of the main treatments to be delivered and their side effects
- To communicate a diagnosis of hematological malignancy (to a patient and his/her family)
- To provide information regarding a treatment (aims, lenght, modalities)
- To communicate a therapeutic failure or a relapse of disease
- End-of life communication

Program

- Background: The main characteristics of patients affected by hematological malignancies
- Background: Therapies delivered to patients affected by hematological malignancies (main types, lenght, and side effects)
- How to communicate a diagnosis of hematological malignancy (examples)
- How to explain the need for a treatment (examples)
- How to communicate a therapeutic failure or a disease relapse (examples)
- End of life communication

Examination Methods

Lesson Schedule:
October 21 and 28; November 11, 18, 25 (2020)
5 p.m via zoom.