Module Summary
GP partner and educator Dr Anish Kotecha provides an overview of bowel cancer prevention, diagnosis and management in general practice, and the role of nurses at each stage
Learning objectives
This module will provide an understanding of:
- The risk factors for bowel cancer
- Identifying signs and symptoms of bowel cancer
- The criteria for urgent referral for suspected bowel cancer
- The national screening programme for early detection of bowel cancer and how nurses can help promote this
- The main approaches to management of bowel cancer and how nurses can be involved in supporting patients after diagnosis and treatment
Author: Dr Anish Kotecha is a GP partner in South Wales. Dr Kotecha is also an RCGP South East Wales faculty education lead and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Cardiff University communication skills tutor and examiner
This module has received funding from Bowel Cancer UK with no involvement in the content
Date module published: 24.07.2024
Module revised and updated in line with NICE, Scottish and Northern Ireland cancer guidelines.
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