Preparing for Session 2

Global: UNE myLearn
Site: Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience
Book: Preparing for Session 2
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Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 10:24 AM

Specific learning objectives

Students should:

  1. Demonstrate the basic principles of breaking bad news in the setting of cancer
  2. Demonstrate the basic principles of the surgical management of breast cancer
  3. Demonstrate the basic principles of potential risks of breast cancer surgery. 

Skills mastered

Students should:

  1. Demonstrate the skills of breaking bad news
  2. Demonstrate effective communication with a new diagnosis of cancer

Guiding questions

To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:

  1. What are management options for breast cancer?
  2. What are the risks associated with these management options?