Enrollment year
2019/2020
Academic discipline
MED/36 (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE AND THERAPEUTICS
Course
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
2nd semester (27/02/2023 - 26/05/2023)
Lesson hours
8 lesson hours
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of Radiobiology.
Learning outcomes
To understand the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of common cancers (lung, breast, prostate, head and neck and brain).
Course contents
To learn about the general principles of oncology, including
a. Basic Science of Oncology
b. Diagnostic workup and staging of cancer
c. Decision on a cancer treatment plan
d. The administration of treatment for cancer with particular regard to the role of radiotherapy.
e. The supportive medical care of the cancer patient
Teaching methods
Live lessons, online modules, clinical case discussion.
Reccomended or required readings
Educational material provided by the teacher.
Assessment methods
Oral examination .
Lerning verification of the topics according to the "Dublin descriptors" (knowledge and understanding,applying knowledge and understanding, making judgements, communication skills, learning skills).
Further information
no content.
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