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The course includes interviews with leading world experts from the field of Integrative Oncology, from the U.S. and Canada, as well as Europe, the Middle East, China and Japan.
By the end of the course, you will:
• Understand core concepts in Integrative Oncology, as they relate to the supportive/palliative cancer care setting
• Acquire effective communication skills which will foster a better understanding of patients' views on herbal medicine, while providing guidance on the safe and effective use of these products
• Be able to design, together with patients, caregivers and healthcare providers, a patient-tailored and cultural-sensitive integrative oncology treatment program, including the use of herbal medicine
• Be acquainted with leading "players" who can share their experience in creating and implementing an integrative oncology program
The course has been specially designed to provide information and guidance at a level appropriate for patients and non-medical participants, as well as medical professionals interested in receiving evidence-based guidance on the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicine in cancer care.
Syllabus
Week 1 - Introduction
Week 2 - Concepts related to supportive and palliative cancer care
Week 3 - Defining non-conventional approaches to medical treatment
Week 4 - Key concepts in traditional herbal medicine
Week 5 - Discussing the use of Traditional Herbal Medicine during the Integrative Physician (IP) consultation
Week 6 - Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Middle East: Historical and cultural roots
Week 7 - Traditional Chinese herbal medicine
Week 8 - Traditional Ayurvedic herbal medicine
Week 9 - European Herbal Medicine
Week 10 - Effective practitioner-patient communication in the integrative oncology setting
Week 11 - Herbal medicine treatments for specific quality of life-related concerns
Week 12 - Tailoring a patient-centered integrative oncology treatment program
Week 13 - Establishing an integrative oncology program in your medical center
Week 14 - Professor Eran Ben-ARYE is interviewing leading experts
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.