Foundation of Palliative Medicine (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)

Foundation of Palliative Medicine (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)

Course Provider

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

Certification

Graduate Certificate

Academic Unit

3

Introduction


On completion of the module, the learners should be able:
1. To understand and identify the symptoms patients suffering from cancer and end-stage organ disease experience

2. To understand the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for symptoms relief in patients suffering from life-limiting diseases

3. To understand and to describe the multi-modal approach and clinical therapeutics of cancer pain management

4. To recognize conditions presenting as palliative emergencies and understand the management strategies

5. To recognize the issues related to patients suffering from life-limiting diseases, taking into account the physical, physiological, social and spiritual dimensions of care