Undergraduate education about cancer

Smith, Wayne; Tattersall, Martin H. N.; Irwig, Les; Langlands, A.O.

doi:10.1016/0277-5379(91)90029-d

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“…For decades medical students, residents, general practitioners, and oncologists have consistently voiced concern over a lack of adequate oncology-related knowledge and skills among graduating medical students (1)(2)(3)(4). Great efforts have since been made internationally to improve the quality of oncology education for medical undergraduates.…”

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Radiation Oncology in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Literature Review

Dennis¹,

Duncan²

2010

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

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Radiation Oncology in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Literature Review

Dennis¹,

Duncan²

2010

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

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“…Questionnaire: The questionnaire was modeled on the previous Undergraduate and Intern Questionnaires 3,8,9 with minor modifications to reflect the experience gained during general practice training.…”

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Cancer knowledge and perception of skills of general practice registrars in Australia

Bartoň¹,

Gabriel²,

Sutherland

et al. 2007

J Canc Educ

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“…In practice, only three to five terminal cancer patients are treated per professional each year at the PHC level [14,20]. Unfortunately, this is a field in which training of both doctors and nurses has been scant and inadequate [4,28].…”

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Management of terminal cancer patients: attitudes and training needs of primary health care doctors and nurses

Esteva¹,

Cànaves²,

Xamena

et al. 2000

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The objective of the study was to ascertain the attitudes and training needs of primary health care (PHC) professionals regarding the management of terminal cancer patients. A cross-sectional study involving 30 PHC teams (15 urban and 15 rural) in the health district of Majorca (Spain) was carried out. Out of the 224 doctors and 186 nurses initially included, 157 and 156, respectively, completed a questionnaire designed to elicit the participant's opinions on the role of PHC in palliative care, their needs in terms of training and their management of clinical and psychological symptoms. Forty percent of professionals considered that terminal care should be the responsibility of PHC, whereas 59.5% thought it preferable for such care to be given either in Palliative Care Units or by oncologists. All kinds of relationships between PHC professionals and specialists were highly valued. Seventy-five percent of general practitioners referred to pain control, and 83% of doctors and nurses provided emotional support. Most health professionals felt training in emotional aspects would be the most desirable. One group of professionals considered palliative care to be an asset in PHC, whereas another group thought that patient care should be provided by specialists. The majority of doctors and nurses pinpointed the need for improving co-ordination with specialists. A need for tuition in palliative care was clearly stated. In conclusion, the planning of palliative care should take into account the attitudes and opinions of PHC doctors and nurses.

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Undergraduate education about cancer

Cited by 49 publications

References 13 publications

Radiation Oncology in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Literature Review

Radiation Oncology in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Literature Review

Cancer knowledge and perception of skills of general practice registrars in Australia

Management of terminal cancer patients: attitudes and training needs of primary health care doctors and nurses

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