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MDMP8511: Preparation for Practice 1
2024 unit information
Students undertaking Specialty Blocks in Medicine, Surgery, and General Practice. Students participate in a variety of clinical activities in hospital wards, outpatient clinics and community-based clinics. Students will also participate in an 8-week period of elective study where they can pursue studies in a medical area of their own personal interest.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Central Clinical School
| Code | MDMP8511 |
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| Academic unit | Central Clinical School |
| Credit points | 24 |
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Prerequisites:
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MDMP5511 and MDMP5512 and MDMP6511 and MDMP6512 and MDMP7511 and MDMP7512 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the therapeutic nature of the patient-doctor relationship and the impact on that relationship of the individual characteristics of both patient and doctor in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO2. Listen and identify issues of concern to patients, families, and carers and respond to those concerns, using whatever means are necessary for effective communication in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO3. Elicit and interpret clinical symptoms and signs by interviewing and examining patients systematically and with sensitivity, and use this information to guide further investigations in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO4. Perform important clinical procedures in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO5. Demonstrate ethical behaviour in meeting the needs of patients and families - concern for confidentiality and respect for individual autonomy, enabling patients and their families to make informed decisions in relation to their medical care in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO6. Demonstrate understanding of the structure and function of most body systems (e.g., musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory) in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO7. Apply an understanding of normal and abnormal human structure, function and behaviour to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of health problems in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO8. Evaluate and demonstrate the ability to use the best available evidence on outcomes to prevent or cure disease, relieve symptoms, or minimise disability and analyse clinical data and published work to determine their validity and generality in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
- LO9. Participate in the generation, interpretation, application, and dissemination of significant advances in medical knowledge whilst recognising the limits of scientific knowledge and understanding in the context of Medicine, Surgery and General Practice.
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