Curriculum Objective
Objective
Global Objectives
Global Objectives
Upon completion of this problem, the student should be able to define the terms “primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention” as they relate to cancer. Students should be able to describe the characteristics of an effective population screening program and the mechanisms by which screening can reduce the burden of cancer.
Curriculum Block
Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia
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Activities
Tutorial
Tags
Basic Sciences
Prevention and control
Curriculum Block
Part 5
Integration Foundation
Host Defense and Neoplasia
Curriculum Week
IF
Discipline
Medical Oncology
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
1.9 Provide health care services to patients, families, and communities aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health
MeSH
Genetic Carrier Screening [E05.200.562.250]
Primary Prevention [N02.421.726.758]
Secondary Prevention [N02.421.726.825]
Tertiary Prevention [N02.421.726.860]
Mass Screening [E01.370.500]
Neoplasms [C04]
Mass Screening [N06.850.780.500]
Preventive Health Services [N02.421.726]
Mass Screening [N02.421.726.233.443]
Mass Screening [N02.421.143.827.233.443]
Genetic Screening [N02.421.143.827.233.443.125]
