Algesiology and Palliative Medicine

General medicine, 5th year, Summer Semester 2026

1. Introduction to Algesiology, History, and Organization of Algesiology in the Slovak Republic. Pathophysiology of Pain. (1.5 hours)
2. Classification of Pain. Assessment and Measurement of Pain. Pharmacotherapy of Pain. (1.5 hours)
3. Special Algesiology – Cancer Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Phantom Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain. (1.5 hours)
4. Fundamentals of Palliative Medicine. (1.5 hours)