Treatment of Constipation in Cancer Patients

Teacher

Overview

Treatment of Constipation in Cancer Patients

In this course you will dive inside the pathology, the acupuncture strategies and points that can be used with patients undergoing conventional cancer treatments, especially with patients suffering from constipation and digestive problems. In addition to presenting an understanding of TCM, you will gain insight into relative issues in western medicine as well as tips for better management of constipation.

Learning Objectives:

Understand constipation as a side effect of western medicine cancer treatment.
Recognize western medicine causes & solutions to constipation in cancer patients.
Treat constipation with TCM.

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This course is certified by NCCAOM for 1 PDA points, and qualifies for credit towards the Shu Lan College online MA/Phd program, approved by Nanjing University.

This course is also part of the Oncology Module, Click to Learn More >>

Course Features

Lectures 7
Quizzes 8
Duration 33 Min
Skill level 1 PDAs/CEUs
Language English
Students 73
Certificate Yes
Assessments Self

Curriculum

Western Medicine 0/3

The Allopathic approach towards constipation in cancer patients
- Lecture1.1
  
  Constipation in Cancer Patients: Introduction, diagnose and cause 05 min
- Quiz1.1
  
  Constipation in Cancer Patients – Intro Quiz 2 questions
- Lecture1.2
  
  Tips for Constipation Care 03 min
- Quiz1.2
  
  Constipation in Cancer Patients – Tips Quiz 1 question
Chinese Medicine 0/10

Chinese Medicine view and treatment of constipation
- Lecture2.1
  
  CM Treatment Strategies 08 min
- Quiz2.1
  
  Treatment Strategies for Constipation Quiz 1 4 questions
- Lecture2.2
  
  Treatment Strategies Continues 04 min
- Quiz2.2
  
  Treatment Strategies for Constipation Quiz 2 2 questions
- Lecture2.3
  
  Lack of Qi 03 min
- Quiz2.3
  
  Constipation – Lack of Qi Quiz 2 questions
- Lecture2.4
  
  Points 06 min
- Quiz2.4
  
  Constipation – Points Quiz 4 questions
- Lecture2.5
  
  Summary 04 min
- Quiz2.5
  
  Constipation – Summary Quiz 2 questions
Constipation in Cancer Patients: Final Exam 0/1

Test your understanding of the course.
- Quiz3.1
  
  Constipation in Cancer Patients: Final Exam 10 questions

Instructor

Dr. Maimon & Dr. Hartung MD

Dr. Julia Hartung MD

Internal medicine specialist. Dr. Julia Hartung MD specializes in hematology and internal oncology. With her further education in Chinese Medicine she is bridging, in her own clinic, conventional and complementary medical therapies.

Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac.

Dr. Maimon is an internationally renowned figure in the field of Integrative and Chinese Medicine with over 25 years of clinical, academic, and research experience in the United States, Europe, and Israel. Dr. Maimon integrates complementary and western medicine in his own unique way. He combines a vast background of TCM styles with a wide clinical and teaching experience. His teaching is clear and inspiring.