Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care (Coursera)

Offered by Stanford University,
Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care (Coursera)

This course presents basic principles of cancer survivorship to primary-care physicians. Developed by a team of experts in caring for cancer survivors, and narrated by a primary-care physician, this course provides practical tips and tools that can be easily integrated into medical practice. You will learn about the complex physical and psychosocial needs and concerns of the growing number of cancer survivors, along with the key role that primary care physicians have in guiding these patients back to health, after cancer.

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Materials include story-based videos where you will meet four patients with diverse needs in their care after recovery for cancer; printable reference guides for clinical care, communication, and resources; as well as additional optional cases for extended learning.

What You Will Learn

  • How to evaluate long-term and late effects of cancer treatments on patients’ wellbeing
  • How to use details of cancer diagnosis and treatment to make risk-based recommendations for co-morbidity management and preventive care
  • How to employ strategies for communication and collaboration with your patients and the entire care team

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

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