Hematology/Oncology Out-Patient Service

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide senior medical students a comprehensive experience in caring for and managing patients with cancer and hematological disorders in the outpatient setting. This course consists of a four-week or 2-week sequence of curricular activities focusing on medical knowledge and clinical skills in an outpatient setting to include Hands-on Experience: Supervised evaluation and management of patients with cancer and hematological disorders in an out-patient setting by faculty and fellows; and Self-Directed Learning: Focused review of topics related to the management of patients with cancer and hematological disorders seen using the library and online resources. Goals: The purpose of this selective is for fourth-year medical students to build comprehensive knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients with cancer and hematological disorders seen in the Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Service. Objectives: Upon completion of this elective course, the student will be able to identify and apply specific knowledge and skills in caring for and managing patients with cancer and hematological disorders encountered in out-patient setting. Complete a history and physical exam of each patient assigned to them on the Hematology/Oncology Outpatient service to include the creation of a problem list, treatment plan, patient orders and daily progress notes, as well as document the encounter/visit in the Epic system. Complete a history and physical exam of each new patient assigned to them, present and effectively communicate the information to their attending. Explain, present, and communicate effectively the medical condition pertaining to their patients to the attending physician to include the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment plans. Perform at least one of the following procedures: paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, spinal tap or fine needle aspiration of superficial tumors and document the procedure performed in One45.