pha4the pharm prac therapeutics e
PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS E (ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE)
PHA4THE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA3THD. Only available to students admitted in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SHPB).
Co-requisites PHA4PCA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Medicines Handbook. | Prescribed | Rossi, R., ed. (2017) | Australian Medicines Handbook Pty Ltd |
| Readings | Therapeutic Guidelines: Palliative care. | Prescribed | Version 3 (2010) Therapeutic Guidelines Limited | Therapeutic Guidelines Limited |
| Readings | Therapeutic Guidelines: Psychotropic. | Prescribed | Version 7. (2013) Therapeutic Guidelines Limited | Therapeutic Guidelines Limited |
| Readings | Therapeutic Guidelines: Analgesic | Prescribed | Version 5. (2007) Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. | Therapeutic Guidelines Limited |
| Readings | Therapeutic Guidelines: Neurology | Prescribed | Version 4. (2011) Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. | Therapeutic Guidelines Limited |
| Readings | Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics 5th ed | Prescribed | Walker, R. and Whittlesea, C. (2012) | Churchill Livingstone |
| Readings | Goodman & Gilman's Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics 12th ed. (soft cover portable volume) | Recommended | Brunton, L & Parker, K eds. 2011 | McGraw-Hill |
| Readings | Pharmacology | Preliminary | Rang, HP et al. 2011 | 7th edition, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and explain the pathophysiology of cancer
- Activities:
- As a small team, students are to give oral presentations on specialised areas of palliative care that they have researched. Lectures will introduce the relevant issues which will then be researched further by the students.
02. Explain the mechanisms of action and patient care issues in relation to major classes of antineoplastic drugs.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. To be assessed by tests and exams during the semester
03. 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.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. To be assessed by tests and exams during the semester
04. Describe the absorption, elimination and metabolism of these classes of drugs and relate this to clinical practice and how pharmacogenetics affects this.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. To be assessed by tests and exams during the semester
05. Anticipate, and rationalise interaction between drugs (including over-the-counter (OTC) preparations)
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. To be assessed by tests and exams during the semester
06. Undertake research on specific areas of palliative care and present the information in an instructive and clear manner
- Activities:
- As a small team, students are to give oral presentations on specialised areas of palliative care that they have researched. Lectures will introduce the relevant issues which will then be researched further by the students.
07. Work within a team to organise tasks such as researching, preparation, editing and oral presentation of information to an audience of peers.
- Activities:
- As a small team, students are to give oral presentations on specialised areas of palliative care that they have researched. Lectures will introduce the relevant issues which will then be researched further by the students.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 1-hour mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 40-minute team oral presentation (500 word equivalent/student) | 20 | 01, 05, 06, 07 |