RTS5022

Clinical studies 5 (4 points)

(MED)

Leader: Associate Professor Marilyn Baird

Offered:
Not offered in 2003.

Synopsis: This unit facilitates student involvement in treatment or simulation of a patient for head and neck cancer, and a patient for primary brain tumour. The unit facilitates student involvement in the treatment or simulation of a patient for prostate cancer, and a patient for a haematological disease. Finally the unit addresses the impact that asymmetric jaws or MLCs have on clinical practice.

Assessment: Reflective case notes: 20% + Practical skills assessment: 50% + Two assignments: 30%

Off-campus attendance requirements: Placement for 14 continuous weeks in a clinical Radiotherapy Department (5 weeks academic credit, 9 weeks professional credit).

Prerequisites: RTS5000, RTS5010

Corequisites: RTS5020