PAST 525 Blood, Cancer and Palliation

Credits: 2
This course deals with the basic and clinical science in neoplasia, oncology and the hematologic system, and introduces, discusses, analyzes and evaluates the diagnosis and treatment of various disease processes commonly seen in primary and specialty care. Each week the course focuses on key physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease followed by an exploration of the patient assessment and management of associated disease states. The diagnostic and laboratory methods used in the care of patients are discussed, and relevant pharmacotherapeutic interventions are examined. At the end of this course students will have a broad understanding of blood-based disorders, neoplastic conditions and the palliative care medicine associated with end-of-life. Cancer topics not specifically addressed in this course will be discussed in future courses.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit