Principles of palliative care nursing
5 Principles of palliative care nursing Chapter aims • To explore the historical developments of palliative care • To explain the meaning of palliative care • To understand the core…
Receiving treatment
21 Receiving treatment Case update Two weeks after diagnosis, Michelle undergoes a left mastectomy. During the surgery, a sentinel node biopsy is taken to see if the cancer has spread…
Caring for the patient undergoing cytotoxic therapy
10 Caring for the patient undergoing cytotoxic therapy Chapter aims • To introduce the student to the principles of cytotoxic therapy • To understand the impact of cytotoxic therapy on…
Placement learning pathways
7 Placement learning pathways Chapter aims • To explore the cancer and palliative care placement • To understand how each team/specialty works in the practice placement • To understand the…
Living with and beyond cancer
17 Living with and beyond cancer Chapter aims • To introduce the concept of survivorship • To understand the transition from acute care and treatment into follow up • To…
Last days of life
23 Last days of life Case update Michelle is becoming increasingly sleepy and less responsive. The staff on duty at night time report that she is restless and appears frightened…
What cancer is
2 What cancer is Chapter aims • To understand how cells should work • To understand what goes wrong to allow a cancer cell to develop • To understand how…
Caring for the patient undergoing radiotherapy
13 Caring for the patient undergoing radiotherapy Chapter aims • To introduce the principles of radiotherapy • To understand the impact of radiotherapy on the individual • To highlight the…
Introduction to consolidating learning
18 Introduction to consolidating learning Chapter aims • To introduce an easy to use model of reflection • To link experiences and learning: learning to learn An easy to use…
Caring for the patient undergoing surgical cancer treatment
9 Caring for the patient undergoing surgical cancer treatment Chapter aims • To introduce the student to the principles of surgery • To understand the impact of surgery on the…
