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Unit of study_

MDMP6511: Clinical and Research Practice 1

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In the Medicine Surgery and Community Block 1 the aims are to further consolidate clinical skills developed in Year 1, such as core history-taking examination, clinical reasoning, teamwork and procedural skills in hospital and community settings through guided experiential learning. It is aligned with year 1 Blocks revisiting core symptoms from respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and endocrinology with emphasis on clinical presentations, differential diagnosis, basic investigations and therapy. The students will spend 3 days per week at their clinical school, 1 day per week in the community and 1 day per week will be reserved for flexible learning. The Back to Basics and Research Methods Block is based at Camperdown campus and students will learn about the lifespan including paediatrics, adolescent medicine, acute medicine, drug and alcohol, aged care and Indigenous health. Students also begin preparation for the MD project and learn about research methodology. Finally it will include 2 weeks of biomedical sciences based on the disciplines of oncology and haematology to prepare students for the Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care Block.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MDMP6511
Academic unit Central Clinical School
Credit points 24
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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MDMP5511 and MDMP5512
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jennie Shone, jennifer.shone@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Nidhi Garg, nidhi.garg@sydney.edu.au
Christopher Roberts, christopher.roberts@sydney.edu.au
Stuart Lane, stuart.lane@sydney.edu.au
Joanne Hart, joanne.hart@sydney.edu.au
Bobby Porykali, bobby.porykali@sydney.edu.au
Jane Young, jane.young@sydney.edu.au
Rosa Howard, rosa.howard@sydney.edu.au
Kellie Charles, kellie.charles@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Class attendance
Participation
0% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam Knowledge and Application test 6
Written Assessment
0% Please select a valid week from the list below
Due date: 17 Jun 2021 at 09:00

Closing date: 17 Jun 2021
2 hours
Assignment Principles of Aged Care in the Community
Report
0% STUVAC
Due date: 11 Jun 2021 at 00:00
700 words
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO11 LO16 LO18 LO19 LO25 LO27
Skills-based evaluation Mini-Clinical examination 1
1 clinical examination skill
0% Week -01
Due date: 26 Feb 2021 at 23:59
1 clinical examination
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8
Skills-based evaluation Procedural skills 1
procedural skills assessment
0% Week 02
Due date: 12 Mar 2021 at 23:59
1 station
Outcomes assessed: LO13 LO14
Skills-based evaluation SLICE Clinical Handover (ISBAR)
Clinical Examination
0% Week 03
Due date: 18 Mar 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO11
Skills-based evaluation Mini-clinical examination 2
1 clinical examination skill
0% Week 04
Due date: 26 Mar 2021 at 23:59
1 clinical examination
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8
Placement SLICE GP Supervisor Assessment 1
Professional experience
0% Week 04
Due date: 26 Mar 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO23 LO24
Placement Ward Based Learning Diary 1
Professional Experience
0% Week 04
Due date: 26 Mar 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Placement SLICE Diary 1
Written work of tasks completed
0% Week 04
Due date: 26 Mar 2021 at 23:59
24 tasks completed
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam Knowledge and application test 5
Written Assessment
0% Week 05
Due date: 29 Mar 2021 at 09:00

Closing date: 29 Mar 2021
2 hours
Skills-based evaluation Multi-modal clinical assessment 1
Clinical skills examination
0% Week 05
Due date: 31 Mar 2021 at 23:59
90 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO14 LO13 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8
Assignment Paediatrics Self-directed learning project Consent Form
Signed form
0% Week 05
Due date: 05 Apr 2021 at 00:00
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO9 LO11
Assignment SLICE Reflection 1
Report
0% Week 06
Due date: 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00
800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO23 LO24 LO25 LO26 LO28
Assignment group assignment Rapid Evidence for Practice (REP) Decision Maps REP1
Practice submission
0% Week 09
Due date: 05 May 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO29 LO30 LO31
Assignment Personal Development Plan 1
Written work
0% Week 09
Due date: 03 May 2021 at 00:00
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO6 LO22 LO23 LO24 LO25 LO26
Assignment group assignment Rapid Evidence for Practice (REP) Decision Maps REP2
Written assignment
0% Week 10
Due date: 12 May 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO29 LO30 LO31
Assignment group assignment IPL Medication Safety Activity Prescribing Task 1
Written assessment
0% Week 11
Due date: 21 May 2021 at 23:59
Medication chart + medical record
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO8 LO11 LO16 LO17 LO27 LO28 LO30
Assignment group assignment Rapid Evidence for Practice (REP) Decision Maps REP3
Practice Submission
0% Week 12
Due date: 26 May 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO29 LO30 LO31
Assignment group assignment Rapid Evidence for Practice (REP) Decision Maps REP4
Written assignment
0% Week 13
Due date: 02 Jun 2021 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO29 LO30 LO31
Tutorial quiz IPL Medication Safety Activity Prescribing Task 2
Participation
0% Week 13
Due date: 04 Jun 2021 at 00:00
3 sessions + module completion
Outcomes assessed: LO16 LO27 LO17
Tutorial quiz Readiness Quizzes
Participation
0% Weekly 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO29 LO32 LO31 LO30
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

Programmatic Assessment (PA) is used in the SMP which involves a program of assessment, standard setting, attendance, professionalism and conduct, Learning Advisor meetings and opportunities for remediation.

An integrated program of assessment across the two Units of Study for Year 2 (MDMP6511- Clinical and Research Practice 1 and MDMP6512- Clinical and Research Practice 2). The assessments will be included in a portfolio system called the Student Progress Record (SPR).

Assessments will be integrated across the 8 vertical themes:

1) Basic and Clinical Sciences (BCS)

2) Clinical Skills (CS)

3) Diagnostics and Therapeutics (D&T)

4) Research, Evidence and Informatics (REI)

5) Population Health (PH)

6) Indigenous Health (IH)

7) Ethics, Law and Professionalism (ELP)

8) Inter-professional Learning and Teamwork (IPL)

The expected standard for each assessment must be met and will be outlined on Canvas. Decisions regarding the expected standard for each individual assessment will be based on a) a modified Cohen method of standard setting for knowledge-based assessments and b) competency levels defined by rubrics for written submissions and skill-based clinical assessment.

Progression is the SMP is determined by the Portfolio Sub-Committee on the advice of the Year 2 Advisory Group.

All students who meet the expected standard in all assessments will progress, if they have not breached the faculty professionalism requirements. In some cases, students may be required to undergo remediation and further assessment to meet the expected standards for progression. Please note there is a not a total numerical score that determines progression.  You are required to meet the individual assessment expected standards to progress.

The progression policies are outlined in the course resolutions: (https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health_PG/coursework_mr/medicine_doctor_rules.shtml

 

Assessment criteria

At the end of Semester 1, students will receive a grade of UC – Unit of Study continuing for the Semester 1 MD Unit of Study, which will be finalised at the end of the year where students will receive one of the following grades for both Year 2 Units of Study; Satisfied Requirements (SR), Failed Requirements no mark (FR) or another non-completion grade as per Schedule 1 of the Coursework Policy 2014.

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Block 1 - Hospital out-patient clinic visits Clinical practice (3 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO16
Week 04 Block 1- Clinical simulation session 1 Simulation laboratory (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15 LO16
Week 09 Mass trauma simulation Workshop (3 hr) LO13 LO28
Week 10 Prescribing workshop Workshop (6 hr) LO16 LO17 LO27 LO28
Weekly Block 1 - Online learning tasks associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine system Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO19 LO21
Block 1 Investigation session for the diagnosis of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine diseases Tutorial (1 hr) LO12 LO15
Block 1 - Surgical grand rounds associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine diseases Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO8 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO19
Block 1 - Case-based learning session relating to cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and endocrine diseases Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19 LO21
Block 1 - Clinical skills (history, examination, communication, procedural skills, clinic visits - hospital or community) of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine systems Clinical practice (3 hr) LO5 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Block 1 - Procedural skills of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine systems Clinical practice (2 hr) LO14
Block 1 - Attendance at placements within community settings including General Practice, Allied Health and rehabilitation centres Clinical practice (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19 LO20 LO21 LO22 LO23 LO24 LO25 LO26 LO27 LO33 LO34
Block 1 - Ward Based Learning Clinical practice (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19 LO20 LO21 LO24 LO26 LO27 LO33 LO34
Block 2 - Online videos for basic and clinical sciences associated with the specific life span week Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO19 LO21 LO25 LO32
Block 2 - workshops for application of knowledge obtained in the specific lifespan week. Workshop (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO19 LO21 LO25
Block 2 - Seminars for basic and clinical science knowledge associated with specific lifespan week Seminar (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO19 LO21 LO25
Block 2 - Case based tutorial relating to the content from specific lifespan week Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO8 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO19 LO21
Block 2 - research seminars for research methodological content Seminar (3 hr) LO29 LO30 LO31 LO32
Block 2 - Research workshops for research methodological content Workshop (2 hr) LO29 LO30 LO31 LO32

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 24 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 480-600 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Outline the etiology, epidemiology and pathogenesis of the common medical and surgical conditions encountered in both hospital and community settings and taught in Blocks 1 and 2** in order to explain symptoms and signs in terms of the underlying mechanisms
  • LO2. Apply knowledge regarding normal and abnormal human structure and function across the life course in the context of acute and chronic disease
  • LO3. Apply knowledge of sociobehavioural sciences to understand the effect of acute or chronic disease in individuals or groups
  • LO4. Apply knowledge of relevant clinical anatomy, pharmacology, cell/molecular biology and microbiology in simulated or real clinical settings across the life course in both hospital and community settings
  • LO5. Outline the clinical features and natural history of the common medical and surgical conditions encountered in both hospital and community setting and taught in Blocks 1 and 2** in order to synthesise lists of likely differential diagnoses
  • LO6. Identify deficiencies in clinical knowledge and plans for remediation
  • LO7. Obtain an accurate medical, medication and surgical history from a patient, family member or carer in both hospital and community settings, to recognise the different patterns of symptoms that constitute the range of illnesses taught in blocks 1 and 2
  • LO8. Interpret the medical and surgical history in the context of age, gender, occupation and socio-cultural background in hospital and community settings to form a list of relevant differential diagnoses
  • LO9. Perform an accurate and systematic physical examination of a patient in both hospital and community settings, to differentiate between normal and abnormal clinical signs
  • LO10. Integrate findings from history and examination to refine and justify differential diagnoses
  • LO11. Report the findings of history and examination and a clear summary of issues to colleagues and clinicians in hospital and community settings, to accurately transfer knowledge or information in a simulated or clinical environment
  • LO12. Choose and interpret relevant investigations in order to further narrow differential diagnoses both in an acute hospital setting and in a variety of community settings
  • LO13. Perform basic life support to competently act as first responder in an emergency in both the hospital and community settings
  • LO14. Practice basic procedural skills relevant to patient care in both hospital and community settings
  • LO15. Recognise the advantages and limitations of different investigation modalities in different clinical environments, including potential risks, for investigating acute and chronic medical problems
  • LO16. Discuss both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for core clinical conditions in hospital and community settings and recognise the importance of ongoing review of treatments in the community for patients discharged from hospital services
  • LO17. Demonstrates understanding of the basics of safe and effective prescribing in hospital and community settings and list common drug interactions and side effects of commonly used medications in inpatient and outpatient environments
  • LO18. Obtain a culturally sensitive medical history that demonstrates respect for the autonomy and dignity of patients and their carers and displays an understanding of the social context of the person’s health and potential barriers to effective healthcare for specific populations.
  • LO19. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices, both in the hospital setting and the community setting, recognising the ongoing long-term role of primary healthcare in the community
  • LO20. Recognise the importance of social awareness, equity and open mindedness in interactions with indigenous patients to build rapport in both hospital and community settings
  • LO21. Describe the health inequities in the Indigenous population
  • LO22. Describe the theoretical principles of bioethical concepts and their practical implications, and apply them within the context of the healthcare environment and their clinical practice, consistent with the standard reasonably expected of a student with an equivalent level of training or experience
  • LO23. Define the theoretical principles of medicolegal and practical ethics and their practical implications, and apply them within the context of the healthcare environment and their clinical practice, consistent with the standard reasonably expected of a student with an equivalent level of training or experience
  • LO24. Outline the theoretical principles of professionalism and medical practice and their practical implications, and apply them within the context of the healthcare environment and their clinical practice, consistent with the standard reasonably expected of a student with an equivalent level of training or experience
  • LO25. Discuss the theoretical principles of human society and culture, and their practical implications, and apply them within the context of hospital and community healthcare environments and their clinical practice, consistent with the standard reasonably expected of a student with an equivalent level of training or experience
  • LO26. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the theoretical principles of core personal attitudes, and their practical implications, and begins to apply them within the context of the healthcare environment and their clinical practice, consistent with the standard reasonably expected of a student with an equivalent level of training or experience
  • LO27. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary team members through respectful inclusion, and acknowledgement of different skill sets in an educational setting
  • LO28. Demonstrates effective and respectful feedback to team members, acknowledging the strengths and limitations of self as well as members of other health disciplines.
  • LO29. Access and extract relevant quantitative or qualitative data from appropriate sources in either electronic, paper or other formats for research purposes
  • LO30. Critically analyse and interpret evidence from different sources in order to reach logical conclusions based on the evidence
  • LO31. Apply relevant evidence at either individual or population levels, to design a research question and use appropriate research methodology
  • LO32. Describes knowledge of common methods applied in biomedical and clinical research method to answer research questions
  • LO33. Demonstrate understanding of common information systems in healthcare (e.g. clinical information systems, primary care information systems)
  • LO34. Outline the roles and relationships between health agencies and services and explain the principles of efficient and equitable allocation of finite resources, to meet individual, community and national health needs.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of established and evolving biological, clinical, epidemiological, social, and behavioural sciences
1.2. Apply core medical and scientific knowledge to individual patients, populations and heath systems
1.3. Describe the aetiology, pathology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common and important presentations at all stages of life
LO2
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.3. Describe the aetiology, pathology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common and important presentations at all stages of life
LO3
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of established and evolving biological, clinical, epidemiological, social, and behavioural sciences
1.2. Apply core medical and scientific knowledge to individual patients, populations and heath systems
LO4
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of established and evolving biological, clinical, epidemiological, social, and behavioural sciences
1.2. Apply core medical and scientific knowledge to individual patients, populations and heath systems
LO5
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.3. Describe the aetiology, pathology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common and important presentations at all stages of life
LO6
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
4.9. Self-evaluate their own professional practice; demonstrate lifelong learning behaviours and fundamental skills in educating colleagues. Recognise the limits of their own expertise and involve other professionals as needed to contribute to patient care
LO7
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.1. Demonstrate by listening, sharing and responding, the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, their family/carers, doctors and other health professionals
2.2. Elicit an accurate, organised and problem-focussed medical history, including family and social occupational and lifestyle features, from the patient, and other sources
LO8
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.4. Integrate and interpret findings from the history and examination, to arrive at an initial assessment including a relevant differential diagnosis. Discriminate between possible differential diagnoses, justify the decisions taken and describe the processes for evaluating these
LO9
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.3. Perform a full and accurate physical examination, including a mental state examination, or a problem-focused examination as indicated
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.4. Integrate and interpret findings from the history and examination, to arrive at an initial assessment including a relevant differential diagnosis. Discriminate between possible differential diagnoses, justify the decisions taken and describe the processes for evaluating these
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.1. Demonstrate by listening, sharing and responding, the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, their family/carers, doctors and other health professionals
4.8. Describe and respect the roles and expertise of other health care profesionals and demonstrate ability to learn and work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team or other professional group
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.5. Select and justfy common investigations, with regard to the pathological basis of disease, utility, safety and cost effectiveness, and interpret their results
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.12. Recognise and assess deteriorating and critically unwell patients who require immediate care. Perform common emergency and life support procedures, including caring for the unconscious patient and performing CPR
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.6. Select and perform, safely a range of common procedural skills
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.5. Select and justfy common investigations, with regard to the pathological basis of disease, utility, safety and cost effectiveness, and interpret their results
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.10. Integrate prevention, early detection, health maintenance and chronic condition management where relevant into clinical practice
2.11. Prescribe medications safely, effectively and economically using objective evidence. Safely administer other therapeutic agents including fluid, electrolytes, blood products and selected inhalational agents
2.7. Make clinical judgements and decisions based on the available evidence. Identify and justify relevant management options alone or in conjunction with colleagues, according to level of training and experience
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.11. Prescribe medications safely, effectively and economically using objective evidence. Safely administer other therapeutic agents including fluid, electrolytes, blood products and selected inhalational agents
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.1. Demonstrate by listening, sharing and responding, the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, their family/carers, doctors and other health professionals
2.2. Elicit an accurate, organised and problem-focussed medical history, including family and social occupational and lifestyle features, from the patient, and other sources
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.10. Integrate prevention, early detection, health maintenance and chronic condition management where relevant into clinical practice
3.1. Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.5. Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.4. Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
4.4. Explain the main principles of ethical practice and apply these to learning scenarios in clinical practice. Communicate effectively about ethical issues with patients, family and other health care professionals
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
4.10. Describe and apply the fundamental legal responsibilities of health professionals especially those relating to ability to complete relevant certificates and documents, informed consent, duty of care to patients and colleagues, privacy, confidentiality, mandatory reporting and notification. Demonstrate awareness of financial and other conflicts of interest
4.4. Explain the main principles of ethical practice and apply these to learning scenarios in clinical practice. Communicate effectively about ethical issues with patients, family and other health care professionals
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
4.1. Provide care to all patients according to "Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia" and "Good Medical Practice: A Guide for Doctors" in New Zealand
4.2. Demonstrate professional values including commitment to high quality clinical standards, compassion, empathy and respect for all patients. Demonstrate the qualities of integrity, honesty, leadership and partnership to patients, the profession and society.
4.3. Describe the principles and practice of professionalism and leadership in health care
4.5. Demonstrate awareness of factors that affect doctors' health and wellbeing, including fatigue, stress management and infection control, to mitigate health risks of professional practice. Recognise their own health needs, when to consult and follow advice of a health professional and identify risks posed to patients by their own health
4.6. Identify the boundaries that define professional and therapeutic relationships and demonstrate respect for these in clinical practice
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.2. Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
4.7. Demonstrate awareness of and explain the options avaialble when personal values or beliefs may influence patient care, including the obligation to refer to another practitioner
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.1. Demonstrate by listening, sharing and responding, the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, their family/carers, doctors and other health professionals
4.8. Describe and respect the roles and expertise of other health care profesionals and demonstrate ability to learn and work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team or other professional group
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
4.8. Describe and respect the roles and expertise of other health care profesionals and demonstrate ability to learn and work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team or other professional group
4.9. Self-evaluate their own professional practice; demonstrate lifelong learning behaviours and fundamental skills in educating colleagues. Recognise the limits of their own expertise and involve other professionals as needed to contribute to patient care
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.4. Access, critically appraise, interpret and apply evidence from the medical and scientific literature
1.6. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, evidence based practice and the generation of new scientific knowledge
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.4. Access, critically appraise, interpret and apply evidence from the medical and scientific literature
1.6. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, evidence based practice and the generation of new scientific knowledge
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.4. Access, critically appraise, interpret and apply evidence from the medical and scientific literature
1.5. Apply knowledge of common scientific methods to formulate relevant research questionsand select applicable study designs
1.6. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, evidence based practice and the generation of new scientific knowledge
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
1.5. Apply knowledge of common scientific methods to formulate relevant research questionsand select applicable study designs
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
2.15. Retrieve, interpret and record information effectively in clinical data systems (both paper and electronic)
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements - AMC
3.7. Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
Australian Medical Council's Graduate Outcome Statements -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 A T P Demonstrate an understanding of established and evolving biological, clinical, epidemiological, social, and behavioural sciences
1.2 A P T Apply core medical and scientific knowledge to individual patients, populations and heath systems
1.3 A P T Describe the aetiology, pathology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common and important presentations at all stages of life
1.4 A T P Access, critically appraise, interpret and apply evidence from the medical and scientific literature
1.5 A T P Apply knowledge of common scientific methods to formulate relevant research questionsand select applicable study designs
1.6 A P T Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, evidence based practice and the generation of new scientific knowledge
2.1 A T P Demonstrate by listening, sharing and responding, the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, their family/carers, doctors and other health professionals
2.10 A P T Integrate prevention, early detection, health maintenance and chronic condition management where relevant into clinical practice
2.11 A P T Prescribe medications safely, effectively and economically using objective evidence. Safely administer other therapeutic agents including fluid, electrolytes, blood products and selected inhalational agents
2.12 A T P Recognise and assess deteriorating and critically unwell patients who require immediate care. Perform common emergency and life support procedures, including caring for the unconscious patient and performing CPR
2.14 A T Place the needs and sfety of patients at the centre of the care process. Demonstrate safety skills including infection control, graded assertiveness, adverse event reportng and effective clinical handover
2.15 A T P Retrieve, interpret and record information effectively in clinical data systems (both paper and electronic)
2.2 A T P Elicit an accurate, organised and problem-focussed medical history, including family and social occupational and lifestyle features, from the patient, and other sources
2.3 A T P Perform a full and accurate physical examination, including a mental state examination, or a problem-focused examination as indicated
2.4 A T P Integrate and interpret findings from the history and examination, to arrive at an initial assessment including a relevant differential diagnosis. Discriminate between possible differential diagnoses, justify the decisions taken and describe the processes for evaluating these
2.5 A T P Select and justfy common investigations, with regard to the pathological basis of disease, utility, safety and cost effectiveness, and interpret their results
2.6 A T P Select and perform, safely a range of common procedural skills
2.7 A P T Make clinical judgements and decisions based on the available evidence. Identify and justify relevant management options alone or in conjunction with colleagues, according to level of training and experience
2.8 A P Elicit patients' questions and their views, concerns and preferences, promote rapport, and ensure patients' full understanding of their problem(s). Involve patients in decision-making and planning their treatment, including communicating risk and benefits of management options
2.9 A P Provide information to patients, and family/carers where relevant, to enable them to make a fully informed choice among various diagnostic, therapeutic and management options
3.2 A P T Explain factors that contribute to the health, illness, disease and success of treatment of populations, including issues relating to health inequities and inequalities, diversity of cultural, spiritual and community values, and socio-economic and physical environment factors
3.3 T P Communicate effectively in wider roles including health advocacy, teaching, assessing and appraising
3.4 A P T Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori, including history, spirituality and relationship to land, diversity of cultures and communities, epidemiology, social and political determinants of heath and heath experiences. Demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.5 A P T Explain and evaluate common population heath screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices
3.6 T P Describe a systems approach to improving the quality and safety of health care
3.7 A P Understand and describe the roles and relationships between health agencies and services, and explain the principles of efficient and eqitable allocaiton of finite resources, to meet individual community and national health needs
3.8 A P T Describe the attributes of the national systems of health care including those that pertain to the health care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or Maori
3.9 A T P Demonstrate an understanding of global health issues and determinants of health and disease including their relevance to health care delivery in Australia and New Zelanad and the broader Western Pacific region
4.1 A P Provide care to all patients according to "Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia" and "Good Medical Practice: A Guide for Doctors" in New Zealand
4.10 A Describe and apply the fundamental legal responsibilities of health professionals especially those relating to ability to complete relevant certificates and documents, informed consent, duty of care to patients and colleagues, privacy, confidentiality, mandatory reporting and notification. Demonstrate awareness of financial and other conflicts of interest
4.2 A P Demonstrate professional values including commitment to high quality clinical standards, compassion, empathy and respect for all patients. Demonstrate the qualities of integrity, honesty, leadership and partnership to patients, the profession and society.
4.4 A P Explain the main principles of ethical practice and apply these to learning scenarios in clinical practice. Communicate effectively about ethical issues with patients, family and other health care professionals
4.5 A P Demonstrate awareness of factors that affect doctors' health and wellbeing, including fatigue, stress management and infection control, to mitigate health risks of professional practice. Recognise their own health needs, when to consult and follow advice of a health professional and identify risks posed to patients by their own health
4.7 A Demonstrate awareness of and explain the options avaialble when personal values or beliefs may influence patient care, including the obligation to refer to another practitioner
4.8 A P T Describe and respect the roles and expertise of other health care profesionals and demonstrate ability to learn and work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team or other professional group
4.9 A P Self-evaluate their own professional practice; demonstrate lifelong learning behaviours and fundamental skills in educating colleagues. Recognise the limits of their own expertise and involve other professionals as needed to contribute to patient care

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