Traditional Herbal Medicine in Supportive Cancer Care: From Alternative to Integrative
Supportive Cancer Care with Traditional Herbal Medicine. This course consists of short lectures that cover a wide range of topics relating to the principles and application of herbal medicine in cancer therapy. Interviews with renowned world specialists in Integrative Oncology from the United States and Canada, as well as Europe, the Middle East, China, and Japan, are included in the course.
By the completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental ideas of Integrative Oncology as they apply to supportive and palliative cancer care.
- Acquire good communication skills that can help you better understand your patients' perspectives on herbal medicine while also advising them on how to utilize these products safely and effectively.
- Be able to construct a patient-tailored and culturally appropriate integrative oncology treatment program, including the use of herbal medicine, in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Meet key "players" who can share their insights into developing and implementing an integrated oncology program
The course has been specifically created to provide information and guidance at a level suitable for patients and non-medical participants, as well as medical professionals seeking evidence-based recommendations on the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicine in cancer therapy.
Instructors: Eran Ben-Arye, Noah Samuels
Coursera rate: 4.8/5.0, 68 ratings
Offered by: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/cancer-medicine-alternative-herbal-asia
