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DCP5101 Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:
This unit examines the philosophical and psychosocial principles of cancer and palliative care. An interdisciplinary, multi-theory-based approach is used to encourage students to integrate knowledge, experiences and reflection in the provision of optimal care. Students are challenged to critically analyse relevant ethical, multicultural and political issues which impact upon the current provision of care and emerging cancer and palliative care trends.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
M48Graduate Diploma of Palliative Care
M45Master of Geriatric Medicine
M47Master of Palliative Care
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013