B6290 - Le cure palliative

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student will have the knowledge applied in the field of palliative care

Course contents

At the end of the module, the student has knowledge, as far as his/her competence is concerned, related to medical oncology; he/she has also acquired specific skills in clinical, cellular and molecular oncology and in its diagnostic applications. Contents
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 remodulation of objectives and treatments


1. Pain: diagnosis and therapy 2 Dyspnea 3. Cachexia and nutritional problems 4. Inoperable malignant intestinal obstruction 5. Constipation 6. Nausea and vomiting in advanced stages 7. Delirium 8. Refractory symptoms and palliative sedation


These basic principles can be preparatory to a personal motivation for future inclusion in palliative care programs and facilities, also through knowledge of the new school of specialization in "Medicine and Palliative Care"

Readings/Bibliography

Texts/Bibliography
Lectures and power point slides


Italian Book Medicine and Palliative Care. Poletto, Milan, 2024

Teaching methods

Teaching Methods

Interactive lectures

Case discussions

Assessment methods

Learning assessment and evaluation methods Multiple choice quiz as part of the exam module
Tools to support teaching

Teaching tools

Power point


Clinical case examples

Office hours

See the website of Marco Cesare Maltoni