Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students will have a sound understanding of the physical principles underlying modern diagnostic imaging techniques and be able to outline the risks associated with these procedures; the systematic study of plain radiographs of commonly examined body regions and their normal appearance; the common plain film abnormalities and differential diagnoses of these in the context of information available from clinical assessment; appropriate selection of imaging procedures with regard to cost-effectiveness issues as well as diagnostic and therapeutic goals. Students will be able to explain to patients in simple terms, the nature, purpose and risks of common imaging procedures and to accurately communicate common plain film abnormalities to other medical practitioners.
Synopsis Seminar teaching (integrative teaching programs, terms one and two) in relation to radiological sciences is extended with further seminars in the introductory week of term three. These cover plain film radiology, contrast radiology, computed tomography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging. All students will subsequently spend three weeks attached to a radiology department in a major teaching hospital. Attendance at procedural activities will be scheduled for each of ultrasound, barium and other contrast studies, plain films, computed tomography, angiography, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging. Small group tutorials are supplemented by a comprehensive self-directed learning program.
Assessment Class participation (satisfactory faculty requirement) + Contribution to MCQ: 30% (of final mark) + Contribution to OSCA: 30% (of final mark)