MEDI6080
Pain in Special Contexts
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
A course based on prescribed reading designed to assist candidates identify, recognise the special needs of patients in particular circumstances such as children with pain, the elderly in pain, patients with cancer, patients in primary care and patients with a compensation claim.
| Objectives | To render candidates familiar and comfortable with the needs and problems of patients in special circumstances, and be able to adapt their investigation and managemetn accordingly. | ||
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| Content | Considering the special needs and adaptations of management of children, the elderly, the patient with cancer, the patient in primary care and the patient with a compensation claim. | ||
| Replacing Course(s) | nil | ||
| Transition | n/a | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | Clinical experience in interacting with patients. | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Email Discussion Group: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||
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