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MEDI4015 Women and Childrens Health

Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale JMP Semester 1 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale JMP Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites Students must have successfully completed MEDI1011, MEDI1012, MEDI1013, MEDI1014, MEDI1015, MEDI2011, MEDI2012, MEDI2013, MEDI2014, MEDI3017 and MEDI3018
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) To be advised
Unit Description

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.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Clinical Supervisor Rating
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: GA:
Group / Tutorial Participation
Assessment Notes
Satisfactory attendance, participation and professional behaviour during problem based learning tutorials will be monitored by tutors throughout the course.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: GA:
Oral Examination - Long Case
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: GA:
Student Portfolio
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: GA:
Final Examination
Assessment Notes
Written assessments using a variety of instruments including OSCAs, MEQ, SAQ, MCQ.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: GA:

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, 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;
  8. obtain an accurate, problem-oriented, tactful and organised history for women and childrens conditions;
  9. perform an accurate, problem-oriented, tactful and organised physical examination for women and childrens conditions;
  10. interpret and integrate the history and physical examination findings to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis for women and childrens conditions;
  11. choose from the repertoire of clinical skills, use those that are appropriate and practical to apply in a given situation;
  12. formulate a plan addressing the investigation and management of the patients illness and the personal and social problems to which the illness may give rise;
  13. 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;
  14. communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and their families and with other health professionals;
  15. function in the health care team, involving collaboration and cooperation with other team members and understanding the role of each member;
  16. 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, particular with respect to women and childrens illnesses;
  17. articulate the factors that affect the quality and safety of health care;
  18. compare and contrast how the cost of care may affect optimal patient care and the benefit to the community of available resources;
  19. analyse the interaction between the health of individuals and the well-being of populations; and
  20. demonstrate and appreciation of the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest possible level throughout a professional career.

Graduate Attributes (GA) Graduate Attribute information is currently unavailable for this unit.
   

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