99225 - Oncologia e cure palliative

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student possesses knowledge, to the extent of his/her competence, relating to palliative care, in concerning the major clinical and ethical needs

Course contents

1. History and philosophy 2 Epidemiology 3. Organization 4. Models 5. Ethics 6. Legislation 7. Research 8. Personalized care: shared care planning. 9. Prognostic factors 10. Principles of remodulating objectives and treatments

1. Pain: diagnosis and therapy 2 Dyspnea 3. Cachexia and nutritional problems 4. Inoperable malignant intestinal obstruction 5. Constipation 6. Nausea and vomiting in advanced stages 7. Delirium 8. Refractory symptoms and palliative sedation

These basic principles can be preparatory to a personal motivation for future inclusion in palliative care programs and structures, also through knowledge of the new specialization school in "Medicine and Palliative Care"

Readings/Bibliography

Lectures and power point slides Italian Book Medicine and Palliative Care. Poletto, Milan, 2024

Teaching methods

Interactive frontal lessons

Clinical case discussions

Assessment methods

Multiple choice quiz as part of the exam module

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.”

Teaching tools

Power point Example clinical cases

Office hours

See the website of Marco Cesare Maltoni

See the website of Andrea De Giglio