MFM1006

Women's health ( 8 points, SCA Band 3, 0.167 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr C Lawson

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This elective unit addresses the following: Women as patients, adolescent health, contraception and STDs, reproductive health, childbirth, menopause, ageing and incontinence, women and work, mental health and women and violence.

Objectives: At the end of the unit students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate improved knowledge and insight into women's health; 2. Respond sensitivity and competently to women's health problems; 3. Communicate effectively with female patients; 4. Feel comfortable offering education, counselling and options within the consultation; 5. Critically evaluate their practice skills in the area of women's health.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (25%), Essay (25%), Journal (50%)