This episode will explore what is meant by supportive care for older adults with cancer, explore the idea of prehab and cover some of the issues you might encounter as longer term consequences as a non-specialist.
Knowledge:
To recall the problems experienced by older adults with cancer
To understand the role of rehabilitation and supportive care in maintaining wellbeing
Skills:
To recognise when someone may benefit from holistic support
Attitudes:
To feel confident to talk to someone living with cancer about their options for supportive care
Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar, ANP and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.
Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston, Consultant Geriatricians and Lara Cowley, Physiotherapist at St. Wilfred's Hospice.
Contributing Faculty: Dr Shane O'Hanlon, Oncogeriatrician at University College Dublin.