Supportive Care and Palliative Care (MEDI90085)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
About this subject
Overview
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With the rapidly increasing volume of patients with a diagnosis of cancer there are an increasing number of patients having to deal with the consequences of cancer. This subject will provide an evidenced-based, best practice approach to both palliative care and survivorship care. It will address the physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of diagnosis, treatment and the supportive care services that address those. Students will also develop a detailed understanding of palliative care, its goals, techniques and limitations. In doing so, students will also explore the role of the multidisciplinary teams in various health care delivery models and how that influences patient centred care.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the consequences of cancer treatment on cancer survivors
- Determine how supportive care addresses the multi-faceted effects of cancer on patients and their families
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the role of palliative care for cancer patients, including its goals, techniques and interaction with other medical and allied health clinicians
- Critically reflect on the psychosocial, cultural, ethical and spiritual issues for patients, families and carers who have, or have had, a diagnosis of cancer
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written and communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in this subject under CAP must meet the course entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Case Based Assessment (1000 word equivalent); Due end of Week 4; 20%
- Presentation via web platform (10 minutes, 1000 word equivalent); Due end of Week 6; 20%
- Written assignment (2500 words); Due end of teaching period; 50%
- Participation in Discussion Board discourse (500 word equivalent); Week to week; 10%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022