PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS E (ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE)

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Overview

This subject introduces the broad range of drugs used in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, as well as medicines and other treatment modalities employed in the area of palliative care to fourth year pharmacy students. These specialist areas will be covered by an overview of the pathophysiology of cancer, followed by systematic review of the major classes of antineoplastic drugs, including mechanisms of action and patient care issues. Specific issues regarding the delivery of palliative care to terminally ill patients will be explored through a series of structured lectures as well as directed learning and presentations by the students.

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Office of the Provost

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Subject coordinator

Joseph Tucci

Subject type

Honours

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Therapeutic Guidelines: Analgesic

Prescribed - Book - Therapeutic Guidelines: Neurology

Prescribed - Book - Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Recommended - Book - Goodman & Gilman's Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Prereading - Book - Pharmacology

Prescribed - Book - Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic.

Prescribed - Book - Australian Medicines Handbook.

Prescribed - Book - Therapeutic Guidelines: Palliative care.

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Describe and explain the pathophysiology of cancer

Explain the mechanisms of action and patient care issues in relation to major classes of antineoplastic drugs.

Describe and explain the relationship between drug actions and therapeutic outcomes, specifically in cancer related clinical conditions and also to address the important issues underlying the delivery of palliative care to terminally ill patients.

Describe the absorption, elimination and metabolism of these classes of drugs and relate this to clinical practice and how pharmacogenetics affects this.

Anticipate, and rationalise interaction between drugs (including over-the-counter (OTC preparations)

Undertake research on specific areas of palliative care and present the information in an instructive and clear manner

Work within a team to organise tasks such as researching, preparation, editing and oral presentation of information to an audience of peers.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SHPB

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