Problem 3: Informing Patient and Family about choices of therapy for lung cancer Flashcards
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Why was he encouraged to take his wife to the appointment?
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Discuss what information is the patient likely to have received?
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What are clinical trials? Why clinical trials are important?
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Describe ECOG / WHO performance status?
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Why are the height and weight needed? Can the student calculate the patients BSA?
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Rationalize which blood results they need to check
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Discuss some of the common side-effects of chemotherapy?
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Explain what is an advanced decision and it’s implications
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What is the rationale behind patient being given a chemotherapy helpline number?
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Explain why is cancer treated with cycles of treatment?
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