This module is designed to support students in developing their skills in practice to become a competent and confident member of the multidisciplinary oncology workforce.

It will provide them with an advanced level of understanding in the management of patients with cancer, based on an integrated collaborative approach, thereby enabling practitioners to demonstrate the principles of evidence-based practice in service provision.

The aims of this module are to enable students to:

• Develop advanced knowledge and systematic understanding of the principles underpinning the provision of health care to pre-diagnosed and diagnosed cancer patient.
• Demonstrate the clinical skills set relevant to assess, make rational clinical judgements, formulate a treatment plan or refer to other health service systems as appropriate.   
• Demonstrate their advanced knowledge and systematic understanding of medicines optimisation principles to support patient care across the integrated care system.

Learning outcomes are delivered through experiential learning in the workplace, independent learning, structured reading, problem-based learning and group discussion on study days. Students will be taught by a range of oncology experts, and this practice- focused learning will enhance the pharmaceutical care they provide and allow them to make a meaningful impact on the patients and families they care for.

Assessment Details:

Case study assessment (1500 words), 50% module weighting.

ONE reflective patient care report demonstrating an integrated care systems approach, 50% module weighting.

All individual elements of assessment must be passed.

Learning Outcomes:
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.
• 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.

Course Notes:

The course is facilitated by UH staff and external experts.