1. Understand the process of autologous and non autologous
stem cell transplant (Conditioning to stem cell infusion to engraftment to count recovery).
2.
Participate in the management of hematologic
emergencies
3.
Learn staging of lymphoma.
4.
Master complex electrolyte replacement in the
bone marrow transplant patient.
5.
Begin the work up and management of febrile
neutropenia.
6.
Master the concept of viral, fungal and
bacterial prophylaxis in neutropenic patients and other immunocompromised
patients.
7.
Review basic concept of the PRBC (Packed Red
blood Cell) Transfusion, Platelet transfusion, Cryoprecipitate and fresh frozen
plasma transfusion. Identify the difference between irradiated products, washed
products, volume reduced products.
Process
Objectives:
1. Apply knowledge
of the basic sciences to patient evaluations
2. Conduct a
comprehensive history and complete physical examination
3. Identify and prioritize
patient problems
4. Formulate a
differential diagnosis based on the findings from the history and physical
5. Apply differential
diagnosis and probability based thinking to guide diagnostic test ordering
6. Interpret the
results of commonly used diagnostic tests.
7. Document a
history, PE, and assessment
8. Document daily
progress notes using the SOAP format
9. Orally present a
concise, problem-focused summary of the patient’s presentation
10. Discuss medical
information to patients while avoiding medical jargon
11. Participate in
patient care teams demonstrating inter-professional communication skills
12. Demonstrate
intellectual curiosity, identify gaps in knowledge and commit to lifelong
learning
13. Demonstrate
empathy and a commitment to caring for all patients with sensitivity to varying
backgrounds