Course Description:

Please note this module may not run if we do not achieve a minimum threshold of students. Hence students who apply for this module as part of the programme pathway for year 1 entry may be required to select a second optional module as their reserve.

This module provides an introduction to the detection and screening for cancers and awareness of national and local policies related to cancer treatment, common therapies and regimens used and the management of side effects associated with treatment, holistic medicines optimisation for cancer patients and supportive services for patients and families. Case studies reflecting practice across sectors will be used.

This module provides students with an understanding of the management of pre-diagnosed and cancer patients based on integrated care systems principles, thereby enabling practitioners to demonstrate the principles of evidence-based practice in service provision.

The learning outcomes of this module will be achieved by a variety of methods including:

Experiential learning in the workplace, independent learning, independent analysis and identification of learning needs related to continuing professional development, independent review of materials available for eLearning, structured reading, problem-based learning and group discussion on study days.

The programme(s) this module can be linked to/contribute towards:
LMPPPGD - PgDip Pharmacy Practice (Top-up to MSc)

Assessment Details:

Case study assessment.
Reflective patient care report.
All individual elements of assessment must be passed.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and Understanding

Successful students will typically:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of common cancers and approach to screening, diagnosis and management based on individualised patient's prognosis including therapies for short and long-term management. 
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the use of evidence-based approach to medicines optimisation including management of side effects associated with treatment and supportive medication commonly used in oncology patients.
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of policies, pathways, services and resources applicable to patients and families to support adequate provision of care across the care systems.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills

Successful students will typically:

• Evaluate and make evidence-based patient care decisions at different stages of service provision including pre-detection and post diagnosis of cancer. 
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and evaluate patient and systems challenges related to the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer patients and implement strategies to address them in line with evidence-based practice principles and relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate adaptability to relevant contexts in dealing with cancer patients, families and service providers to support partnership approaches to care provision.