- Docente: Marco Cesare Maltoni
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MEDS-09/A
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 5904)
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from Oct 09, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026
Learning outcomes
Understand the underlying philosophy of palliative medicine, its interdisciplinary and interprofessional nature (teamwork), and the ethics of care as a holistic approach to a person with an incurable, progressive disease. Know the relevant regulations, and how to promote a shared and planned decision-making process within a caregiving relationship, considering prognostic factors and personalizing care.
Course contents
The course aims to provide the Student with knowledge on:
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PALLIATIVE CARE
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 adjusting goals and care
These basic principles can help foster a personal motivation for future involvement in palliative care programs and facilities, also through learning about the new specialization in 'Medicine and Palliative Care'.
Readings/Bibliography
Texts/Bibliography
Lectures and PowerPoint slides
Italian Book Medicine and Palliative Care. Poletto, Milan, 2024
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures
Clinical case discussions
Assessment methods
Multiple-choice quiz within the exam module.
Teaching tools
PowerPoint
Example clinical cases
Office hours
See the website of Marco Cesare Maltoni