Addressing a Patient’s Medical History in the Presence of Cancer
$97 AUD
Working with clients affected by cancer requires more than just technical skill—it demands empathy, insight, and a deep understanding of their medical journey. This short course empowers therapists to take comprehensive, respectful, and clinically relevant medical histories that inform safe, individualised treatment planning.
Led by an experienced lymphoedema therapist, you'll explore cancer types, common challenges patients face, and the therapist's pivotal role in supporting recovery and wellbeing. You’ll gain practical strategies for building trust while collecting essential information and learn how to interpret cancer diagnoses and treatment pathways to better guide your clinical decisions.
We’ll cover red flags and risk factors that require caution or referral, and you'll discover how to ask the right questions—with professionalism and sensitivity—so clients feel supported and understood. The course also breaks down the key components of an effective medical history form and highlights the importance of a safe and compassionate communication environment.
add to cart⚠️ This course is for educational purposes only and does not provide a formal qualification. Therapists must ensure they are working within their professional scope of practice and seek further accredited training where required
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding cancer and its impact
- Importance of a comprehensive health history
- Elements of a comprehensive health history
- Discuss red flags and warning signs
- Understanding the relevance why certain cancer-related information is important
- Effective communication
- Resources to expand your knowledge
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Lymphoedema Therapy, Training & Education acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
