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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Sandra Lejniece
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to psychosocial aspects in cases of haematological diseases in accordance with the requirements of the haematology specialty in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the haematology specialty.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.- Will know patient rights according to the legislation;
- Will know the principles of ethics and professionalism;
- Will know the nuances of the doctor-patient therapeutic relations in the haematology clinic;
- Will know the elements of supportive psychotherapy.

Skills

1.- Will be able to evaluate personal, emotional and psychosocial factors;
- Will be able to communicate with the patient about their state of health, including informing about prognosis pessima;
- Will be able to communicate with the patient’s relatives, including giving information that evokes heavy feelings;
- Will be able to participate in multidisciplinary councils.

Competence

1.To examine and advise oncological patients, including patients with prognosis pessima, recommend treatment.
To inform the patient and the patient’s relatives about the diagnosis, including the health condition that can evoke heavy feelings. To provide supportive psychotherapy.