MPH1008

Clinical occupational and environmental medicine ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr M Wyatt

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Recognising & managing common occupational & environmental diseases & approaching less common problems in occupational medicine. Including diagnosis, investigation & treatment of common clinical problems, work capacity assessment, identifying return to work delay factors, communicating with patient & employer about the common problems in occupational medicine, methods of accessing up-to-date information, key issues in pre-placement medical examinations & health surveillance & biological monitoring.

Objectives: On completion of this unit successful students will be able to demonstrate a confident ability to: 1. Diagnose, investigate and treat common clinical problems in occupational medicine; 2. Assess capacity for work and identify factors likely to delay return to work; 3. Communicate with patients about common problems in occupational medicine and about delayed response to treatment; 4. Communicate with employers, including line managers, supervisors and senior managers, about occupational health problems; 5. Commence management of less common clinical conditions in occupational environmental medicine, and access up-to-date information regarding these; 6. Describe key issues concerning pre-placement medical examinations, health surveillance and biological monitoring; 7. Include appropriate ethical considerations in all of the above.

Assessment: Pre-test + Examination + Mini Assignments.

Off-campus attendance requirements: A three-day block teaching session, supplemented by pre reading. Delivery is via lectures, case studies and interactive sessions.

Prerequisites: Medical degree