Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Medicine

Harvard HMS

This course provides opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the comprehensive care of patients and their families with serious illness at any stage of their disease, including the end of life and those with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses. Management of symptoms such as pain and nausea, anxiety and depression, psychosocial and spiritual support of patients and families, decision making, communication, coordination of care and bereavement care will be emphasized. Students will…