IMPaCT- HN -
Integrated Modules on Palliative Care in Cancer Training in Head and Neck
Oncology
Early integration of
principles of palliative care in the training of oncologists to deliver
comprehensive, empathetic and proportionate oncological care.
Learning framework- through the NCG - E-Learning Platform of the
National Cancer Grid
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Self-paced
online free learning resources based around sequential case-based role-plays
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Live
interactive sessions once a month - Immersion learning experience through live
discussions
Objectives
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Manage the
common symptoms and distress seen in HNC patients
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Skillfully
communicate & apply Ethics in complex clinical situations- handling
collusion, discussing prognosis; breaking bad news, handle survivorship,
empower and support shared decision making.
Outcomes
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Influence
treatment adherence, addressal of care-needs during curative treatment;
decision making considering wholistic beneficence, non-abandonment of the
patient
Options for
Participation and Certification:
(From the IMPaCT HN collaborative)
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Fellowship
Certificate – Duration: 24
months - Closed for 2021
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Eligibility:
AOMSI selected Fellow
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Training
of Trainers (ToT) Certificate –
Duration: 11 months;
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Eligibility - faculty level participants with following
criteria
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Complete
the module resources, assignments and online evaluations with passing grades
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Submit a qualitative
and semi-structured feedback twice across the duration of training
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Attending
live sessions is encouraged – not mandatory
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Observer -
Access to all modules except the interactive mentored sessions.
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Eligibility:
any professional engaged with Head & neck oncological care
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Contents
and Duration: As self -determined.
Faculty Panel: Panel of national, international faculty from Palliative care,
oncology, MDT discipline