Course Description
Palliative Care is designed to provide learners with an understanding and application of the palliative care concepts and principles across the cancer illness trajectory and at the end of life.
Required Readings
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Duger, A., Leaning, J., Dougherty, S. & Ezer, T. (2013). Palliative care and human rights. In F.X. Bagnoud (Ed.). Health and human rights: Resource guide. (5th ed.). (347-398). Harvard University. |
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Grant, L., Brown, J., Leng, M., Bettega, N. & Murray, S.A. (2011). Palliative care making a difference in rural Uganda, Kenya and Malawi: three rapid evaluation field studies. BMC Palliative care 10(8). |
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Heidrich, D.E. (2007). Palliative Care. In M.E. Langhorne, J.S. Fulton & S.E. Otto (Eds.). Oncology nursing (5th ed.). (602-619) St. Louis, MI: Mosby. Call number: RC 266 .053 2007 |
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Scott, I.A., Mitchell, G.K., Reymond, E.J. & Daly, M.P. (2013). Difficult but necessary conversations – the case for advance care planning. The Medical journal of Australia 199 (10). |
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World Cancer Day 2015 (2015). Quality of life – Evidence sheet. (5-6). |
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World Health Organization (2006). Cancer control. Knowledge into action. WHO guide for effective programmes: Palliative care. |
Recommended Readings
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Abba, K., Byrne, P., Horton, S. & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2013). Interventions to encourage discussion of end-of-life preferences between members of the general population and the people closest to them – a systematic literature review. BMC Palliative care 12(40). |
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Walbert, T. & Khan, M. (2014). End-of-life symptoms and care in patients with primary malignant brain tumors: systematic literature review. Journal of neuro-oncology (117). 217-224. |
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Additional Resources
Oncology Nursing Society eBooks (accessible via intranet):
1. Cancer Basics (2010)
2. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations 4th Ed. (2014)
3. Palliative Practices From A–Z for the Bedside Clinician 2nd Ed. (2008)
4. A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management 2nd Ed. (2015)
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