Development of a cancer care curriculum for rural practice
Développement d'un programme de soins du cancer pour la pratique rurale
Dave McLinden, Andrew Ha, Alissa Setliff
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 35–41
Content Summary
The article discusses the development of a cancer care curriculum tailored for family practice residents in rural areas, particularly in northwestern and northeastern Ontario. A survey was conducted among rural family physicians to identify essential topics for inclusion in the curriculum, emphasizing Prevention/Screening/Early detection, Supportive care, and Technical capabilities. The initiative aims to enhance the ability of rural family physicians to provide comprehensive cancer care locally, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment. This curriculum is expected to support ongoing medical education and improve cancer care delivery in rural communities.