Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Clinical Practice in Oncology
Other languages of instruction: Spanish,
Teaching staff
Students may ask lecturers questions at the end of each class. For enquiries outside of class time, students must make an appointment by email:
Dr. Jorid Remon, CIOCC-Barcelona – HM Delfos (jremon@hmhospitales.com)
Introduction
This subject of Clinical Practice in Medical Oncology aims to, apart from obtaining transversal knowledge of medical practice, acquire knowledge in molecular biology, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of the main tumors (breast, colon, lung and prostate). As well as knowing the potential side effects of the treatments. It aims to give the students a multidisciplinary vision in the management of oncological patients and to encourage the students to acquire communication skills that allow better communication in the doctor-patient relationship. The subject is optional and of 2 ECTS credits.
The course will be performed at:
* Oncology Service of the Clara Campal Medical Oncology Center - HM Delfos Barcelona, under the supervision of Dr. Jordi Remon Masip
* Oncology Service at Granollers Hospital, pending to define the supevsiion contact
Pre-course requirements
The student must have advanced knowledge of molecular biology, medical and surgical pathophysiology, as well as to be able to interpret basic examinations such as: chest X-ray, electrocardiogram or blood hemograms. During the internship, the student must bring the phonendoscope (stethoscope).
Objectives
- To learn the correct realization of an oncological medical record.
- To interpret diagnostic procedures and extension study
- To recognize which tumors require a genomic study
- To understand and know how to perform clinical staging of the different types of tumors
- To learn the different types of treatment for the most prevalent tumors (breast, colon, lung, prostate)
- To know the prognosis for the most prevalent tumors (breast, colon, lung, prostate)
- To present clinical cases to multidisciplinary tumor committees.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 04 - Develop professional practice with respect for patient autonomy, beliefs and culture.
- 13 - Obtain and develop a clinical history that contains all relevant information.
- 14 - Perform a physical examination and a mental assessment.
- 15 - Ability to formulate an initial diagnosis and establish a rationalised diagnostic strategy.
- 17 - Establish the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, applying principles based on the best information possible and safe clinical practice..
- 18 - To indicate the most appropriate (pharmacological, surgical, psychological, social or other) treatments that are pertinent to the most prevalent procedures, in terms of rehabilitation and also terminally ill patients, including an evaluation of their effectiveness.
- 19 - Propose preventive measures appropriate to each clinical situation.
- 20 - Acquire adequate clinical experience in hospitals, health centers and other health institutions under supervision, as well as basic knowledge of clinical management and patient-centered proper use of tests, drugs and other health system resources.
- 21 - Listen carefully, obtain and synthesize relevant information about the problems affecting the patient and understand the contents of this information.
- 23 - Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing with patients, family members, media and other professionals.
- 24 - Establish good interpersonal communication skills that enables efficient and empathetic communication with patients, relatives, media and other professionals.
- 26 - Assume role in the prevention and protection from diseases, injuries or accidents and maintenance and promotion of health, both individual and at the community level.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The application of the scientific theory to the actual daily practice centered on oncology patients will be encouraged. Attempts will be made in order to acquire skills that are significant in the practice of Medicine, so that they can be applied to any patient, with special emphasis on the cancer patient. The student will have to learn how to deal with bad news and how to apply rationality in diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, depending on the patient's general condition, comorbidities and prognosis.
Teaching and learning activities
In blended
There will be 10 days of clinical practice at the Oncology Service, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the purpose of learning the natural history of the different tumors, as well as staging, treatment and being able to participate in the multidisciplinary tumor committees through the presentation of real clinical cases that the student must have prepared.
Students will be mentored by a medical specialist in Medical Oncology and will attend the different care units: hospitalization, outpatient clinics, day hospital and assistance to the different tumor committees, and they will conduct together with the assistant physician the consultations performed at the Medical Service. 'Oncology for other hospital services.
Seminars
- Attending monographic sessions of the Service during your internship
- Attending sessions of the Inpatient Service and first visits
- Making a medical oncological record
The practices represent a total of 80 hours, which corresponds to 2 ECTS credits.
METHODOLOGY:
- Self-learning
- Directed by the teacher
- Guided practice
- Self-learning
- Directed by the teacher
- Guided practice
Evaluation systems and criteria
In blended
Continuous evaluation during the practices (attendance, interest, knowledge, etc) will be evaluated. 70% value over the final grade.
Presentation and discussion of a clinical case by each student. Value of 30% of the final mark (on the last day of the internship or in its absence, it will be evaluated how the student presented the clinical cases to the tumor committees).
Bibliography and resources
No previous bibliography is required since the subject is practical and is focused on the application of the acquired medical knowledge.