Information updated until 30/06/2026 CODE 101693 ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 CREDITS 2 cfu anno 6 MEDICINA E CHIRURGIA 8745 (LM-41) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/41 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course explores the principles of medicine and surgery with a focus on palliative care, the management of frail patients and the ethical and relational aspects relevant to medical practice. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Acquisire conoscenze di base sulle cure palliative. - Comprendere i bisogni del paziente con malattia avanzata. - Riconoscere problematiche cliniche, etiche e comunicative. - Collaborare con il team multidisciplinare. - Adattare l’assistenza medica ai pazienti fragili. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES - Acquire basic knowledge of palliative care. - Understand the needs of patients with advanced disease. - Recognize clinical, ethical and communication issues. - Cooperate within the multidisciplinary team. - Adapt medical care to frail patients. TEACHING METHODS Lectures, case-based discussions and guided practical activities. Attendance follows Degree Course regulations. SYLLABUS/CONTENT 1. Principles of palliative care medicine and surgery. 2. Definition and goals of palliative care. 3. Pain and symptom management. 4. Communication with the patient and family. 5. Ethical and legislative aspects. 6. Care of the patient undergoing palliative care. 7. Multidisciplinary approach and continuity of care. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Slides will be available on aulaweb - Medicine and Surgery textbook for Health Professions. - National palliative care guidelines. - Teaching materials provided by the instructor. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD NICOLO' ANTONINO PATRONITI LORENZO BALL Ricevimento: lorenzo.ball@unige.it CHIARA ROBBA LESSONS LESSONS START Please refer to the Web Agenda | University of Genoa, available at the following link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/ Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Final written or oral examination, possibly integrated by a multiple-choice written test. ASSESSMENT METHODS Students must demonstrate knowledge of palliative care principles, frail patient management and the role of the medical doctor in multidisciplinary care. Knowledge, integration skills and appropriate terminology will be evaluated. FURTHER INFORMATION Teaching materials will be available through the Degree Course platform
