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Kyleigh S,
Mari S,
Jon Emery,
Matthew Grant,
and
Kyleigh Smith
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been designed for primary healthcare providers including general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals. You can use the hashtag #FLcancersurvivorship to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
- Communication and coordination of care
- Supportive care
- Surveillance, late and long term effects, and palliative care
- New cancer therapies
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Essential cancer survivorship for primary care
According to learners, this course is an incredibly insightful and highly relevant resource for primary healthcare practitioners, including GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. Students frequently highlight its practical applicability, noting how it provides actionable strategies for managing cancer survivors and fills a significant knowledge gap. The content is praised for its exceptional clarity and well-organized structure, covering crucial topics like communication, supportive care, and late effects. While largely positive, some learners mentioned a desire for more interactive content or deeper dives for those with existing specializations, affirming its focus on primary care.
Well-structured, covering key topics with exceptional clarity.
"The instructors did a fantastic job explaining complex topics clearly. The materials were well-organized and easy to navigate."
"Exceptional clarity and relevance. This course has significantly improved my confidence in managing cancer survivors."
"It provides a holistic view of cancer survivorship, which is often overlooked."
Tailored perfectly for general practitioners and allied health.
"Highly recommend for any GP!"
"Informative and relevant for allied health professionals."
"It filled a significant gap in my knowledge regarding post-treatment care for cancer patients."
Provides immediate, actionable strategies for practice.
"This course was incredibly insightful and directly applicable to my general practice."
"The emphasis on practical application is a major strength. I've already started implementing some of the care coordination strategies."
"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."
Occasional outdated external links; some desire for more interaction.
"A small note: some of the resources linked externally were occasionally outdated."
"I wished there was more interactive content or opportunities for discussion with other learners."
Some sections felt rushed; deeper dives desired by specialists.
"The course content is solid, but I struggled a bit with the pacing. Sometimes the information felt overwhelming..."
"As someone who works in oncology, I found some parts a bit basic, but it's clearly aimed at primary care..."
"I would have liked more advanced topics or deeper dives into specific late effects."
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Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners.
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Provides a personal and professional guide to cancer survivorship. It covers a wide range of topics, including medical care, emotional support, and lifestyle changes.
Provides a guide for caregivers of cancer patients. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to provide emotional support, manage practical tasks, and access resources.
Provides a comprehensive guide to cancer survivorship, from diagnosis to recovery. It covers a wide range of topics, including medical care, emotional support, and financial planning.
The Handbook of Cancer Survivorship fits in part and covers both physical and mental health of long term cancer survivors. The authors of this book are experts in their respective fields and this book is highly cited in the literature.
This comprehensive handbook provides a detailed overview of palliative care, covering topics such as pain and symptom management, psychological and spiritual care, and ethical issues. It is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals of all levels who are involved in palliative care.
Provides a comprehensive overview of palliative care, covering topics such as pain and symptom management, communication with patients and families, and ethical issues. It is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals of all levels who are involved in palliative care.
Provides a detailed overview of palliative care nursing, covering topics such as pain and symptom management, communication with patients and families, and ethical issues. It is an excellent resource for nurses who are involved in palliative care.
Provides a personal and reflective look at palliative care, covering topics such as the history of palliative care, the challenges of caring for seriously ill patients, and the importance of compassion. It is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals who are looking for a deeper understanding of palliative care.
Provides a practical and compassionate guide to palliative care, covering topics such as pain and symptom management, communication with patients and families, and ethical issues. It is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals of all levels who are involved in palliative care.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of palliative care for the elderly, covering topics such as pain and symptom management, psychological and spiritual care, and ethical issues. It is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of elderly patients.
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Time
12 hours
Via
FutureLearn
Institutions
The University of Melbourne
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Instructors
Kyleigh S
Mari S
Jon Emery
Matthew Grant
Kyleigh Smith
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