Undergraduate - UnitMED1022 - Medicine 2

Theme I:

On completion of this sub-unit students will be able to:

1. Recognise the legal requirements and protocols in clinical practice including documentation, patient care and safety
2. Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality (peers, university & health care staff, external stakeholders, patients, clients)
3. Discuss issues related to justice, the importance and role of advocacy within the health system
4. Practice principles of ethical decision making and consultation with peers and teachers
5. Describe characteristics of a respectful, non-judgemental and empathic approach to others
6. Maintain an appropriate standard of behaviour including demeanour, appearance and meeting commitments.
7. Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately in oral, written and electronic formats
8. Identify the types of risks and errors in health care settings and the role of health care professionals in ensuring the quality of patient care
9. Recognise the importance of research and quality improvement
10. Recognise the need to evaluate and critically reflect upon judgements and health care practices relating to patient outcomes
11. Recognise peers experiencing difficulty and identify available support services
12. Describe appropriate environments and use strategies for sensitive and effective communication and interaction with others (simulated patients, peers, teaching staff)
13. Identify the roles and responsibilities health care team members and their professions and show the ability to work collaboratively within a team
14. Engage in learning opportunities and participate in peer learning, leadership and teaching activities.
15. Recognise own strengths and limitations, including personal factors which impact upon performance, and seek support for improvement
16. Take responsibility for own self-care and health issues.

Theme II:

On completion of this sub-unit students will be able to:

17. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and methods of biostatistics in medical research;
18. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different epidemiological study designs;
19. Appreciate the role of chance, bias and confounding in epidemiological studies;
20. Critically appraise articles in medical journals;
21. Interpret and appreciate the clinical relevance of statistical information presented in medical research publications;

Theme III:

On completion of this sub-unit students will be able to:

22. Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of the function of peripheral sensory systems, sensory pathways, motor pathways and the importance of sensory feedback;
23. Understand the general and detailed organization of the limbs and back;
24. Identify and test the muscle groups acting on the joints of the upper and lower limb, the cranio-vertebral and the intervertebral joints, and their normal range of movement;
25. Identify the surface markings of the major joints, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and bony features of the upper and lower limbs and vertebral column; and understand the application of imaging technologies to the musculoskeletal systems;
26. Understand the detailed structure and function of the tissues of the musculoskeletal system, including bone, muscle, tendon, articular cartilage, ligaments and connective tissue;
27. Demonstrate an introductory level of understanding of human psychology and human behaviour;
28. Discuss the pathogenesis of diseases caused by bacteria and microbes;
29. Outline the pharmacological agents used in the treatment of infectious disease.
30. Describe the trajectory of development, and its importance to an understanding of the individual as a complete human being within a social setting.
31. Describe the structure and function of the healthy cardiovascular system
32. Discuss the mechanisms and effects of selected common pathologies affecting the cardiovascular system;
33. Outline therapeutic agents commonly used to deal with disorders of the cardiovascular system;
34. Give an account of the interactions of the cardiovascular system in the maintenance of homeostasis
35. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of neurons, signaling mechanisms, drug actions and receptors mechanisms, and the organization, inter relationship and general function of all divisions of the nervous system; demonstrate an introductory level of understanding of human psychology and the neurobiological basis of human behaviour.

Theme IV:

On completion of this sub-unit students will be able to:

36. Conduct a structured patient centred interview in simulated environments
37. Elicit a structured, comprehensive and logical history in simulated environments
38. Perform an appropriate examination for specified systems in simulated environments.
39. Perform specified clinical procedures and tasks in simulated environments
40. For specified conditions, identify relevant investigations for the patient's presenting problems or conditions
41. Identify the required information for completion of requests for investigations.
42. Provide a basic interpretation of results for specified investigations
43. Outline the reasons for prioritising patient care
44. Generate a problem list
45. Formulate a differential diagnosis (list)
46. Identify the function of management plans in patient care
47. For specified conditions identify clinically appropriate medications
48. Explain the importance of monitoring patients
49. Explain the importance of fluid and electrolyte management
50. Identify the importance of procedures and documentation for continuity of care
51. Provide structured and effective case presentations
52. Recognise the basic elements of patient files

Rural Attachment:

On completion of this Rural Attachment students will be able to:

53. Recognise the importance of place to health, illness, injury and health service delivery;
54. Describe the health, illness, community services and facilities available in a rural location;
55. Recognise how rural health differs across gender, age, race and sexual orientation;
56. Compare and contrast medicine in a rural context with their metropolitan experiences to date.