Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Quality assessment of clinical practice - PROGRESSI IN ONCOLOGIA E CURE PALLIATIVE (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S000437
Teacher
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/06 - MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Period
LMSIO 2° ANNO 2° Semestre dal Apr 15, 2019 al Jun 30, 2019.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
The specific advanced objectives in the field of oncology and palliative care are:
• To understand the current meaning of palliative care and its basic principles.
• To know the innovative oncological treatments (targeted therapy and immunotherapy), to recognize, quantify and recognize a potential therapeutic strategy for the peculiar toxicities deriving from them.
• Acquire knowledge about the available tools for evaluating relevant parameters in oncological patients (performance status, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, etc).
• Acquire knowledge about the patient-centered management and monitoring of these symptoms.
• Know the principles of assessment, management and monitoring of end-of-life phase.
Program
• Meaning and implications of palliative care today. Assessment scales and tools to measure toxicity and quality of life.
• Innovative therapies in oncology: focus on targeted therapy and immunotherapy (mechanism of action, peculiar toxicities and their management)
• Assessment, management and monitoring of oncological pain.
• Assessment, management and monitoring of those symptoms specific in oncological patients, as fatigue and dyspnea.
• End-of-life care.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| European Society of Medical Oncology | ESMO Book - immunotherapy and Translational Oncology | 2018 | |||
| European Society of Medical Oncology | Guidelines Palliative Care | 2019 | |||
| Associazione Italiana Oncologia Medica | Linee Guida | 2018 |
Examination Methods
Written exam.
