MEDI4015
Womens, Adolescents and Childrens Health
40 Units
Available in 2014
| Central Coast Clinical School | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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| Hunter Clinical School | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
| Manning Base Hospital | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
| Tablelands Clinical School | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
| Tamworth Base Hospital | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Encompasses the study and management of all aspects of human reproduction and paediatric medicine including human sexuality, pregnancy and childbirth, changes in the female reproductive system, assessment of child health, outpatient and community paediatrics.
This course is a compulsory Program Component and students must pass in order to progress in the Bachelor of Medicine Program.
| Objectives | By the end of the course, students will demonstrate understanding, skills and professional attitudes to a level that will prepare them for common and important illnesses of an obstetric, gynaecological and paediatric nature in the pre-internship year and as interns. Understanding: By the end of this course students will be able to 1. analyse the aetiology, pathophysiology, presentation, and prognosis of women and childrens conditions as they present in clinical settings 2.demonstrate appropriate skill in history taking, physical examination, investigation and diagnostic techniques for diagnosing women and childrens conditions 3.articulate the basic principles of management of women and childrens conditions, including the use of appropriate pharmacological, surgical, physical, nutritional, psychological and unorthodox therapies 4. recognise the presentation of those women and childrens conditions that require urgent assessment and treatment, along with the emergency procedures for such 5.assess the public health impact of clinical problems for both women and children in the community, including the epidemiology of common risk factors and early intervention strategies 6.describe and discuss the relationship between psychiatric illness and women and childrens conditions, including an understanding of the common psychiatric presentations. 7.demonstrate awareness of the cultural significance of women and childrens health problems, including understanding of cultural differences in response to illness. Skills: By the end of this course students will be able to 1. Obtain an accurate, problem-oriented, tactful and organised history for women and childrens conditions 2. Perform an accurate, problem-oriented, tactful and organised physical examination for women and childrens conditions 3. Interpret and integrate the history and physical examination findings to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis for women and childrens conditions 4. Choose from the repertoire of clinical skills, use those that are appropriate and practical to apply in a given situation. 5. Formulate a plan addressing the investigation and management of the patient's illness, and the personal and social problems to which the illness may give rise. 6. Take into account the values and preferences of the patient when considering the investigation and management of illness, and of the need, in all cases, to plan management in concert with the patient. 7. Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and their families and with other health professionals. 8. Function in the health care team, involving collaboration and cooperation with other team members and understanding the role of each member. Appropriate Professional Attitudes: By the end of this course students will be able to 1.Discuss and apply the principles of ethics related to health care and demonstrate the capacity to apply those principles to the care of patients and the legal responsibilities, particularly with respect to women and childrens illnesses. 2. Articulate the factors that affect the quality and safety of health care. 3. Compare and contrast how the cost of care may affect optimal patient care and the benefit to the community of available resources. 4. Analyse the interaction between the health of individuals and the well-being of populations. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest possible level throughout a professional career. |
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| Content | Indigenous and multicultural health Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics Perinatal, Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Sexual health Screening and preventive care in Maternal and Child Health |
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| Transition | Students who fail MEDI4013 and/or MEDI4014 in 2010 must enrol into MEDI4015 (40 units) in 2011. | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Students must have successfully completed MEDI1011, MEDI1012, MEDI1013, MEDI1014, MEDI1015, MEDI2011, MEDI2012, MEDI2013, MEDI2014, MEDI3013, MEDI3014, MEDI3015, MEDI3016, MEDI3017 and MEDI3018 | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Practical Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 64 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Lecture: for 20 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Tutorial: for 20 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Problem Based Learning: for 48 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Practical: for 48 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for MEDI4015 |