MED4004

Community medicine

(MED)

Professor J E Murtagh

3 hours per week (terms one and two) + 16 hours (term three)

Synopsis: A weekly afternoon program focuses on the fifteen most common problems presenting to family medical practitioners using a problem-solving model which includes multidisciplinary management, ethical issues and preventive measures. The program includes general practice visits; site visits to a drug and alcohol agency and to various community and support groups relevant to areas such as drugs in society, multicultural issues, stress management, aboriginal health, rural health, ethical issues and counselling and communication skills.

Assessment: Clinical interpretation exam and workbook submission: 10% (of final mark) + Contribution to MCQ and OSCA examination