Integrated Medicine A (MEDI6101A)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. outline the aetiology, pathophysiology, presentation and prognosis of common or important conditions in adult medicine, mental health, obstetrics and gynaecology and child and adolescent health;
2. demonstrate how to take an appropriate history and physical examination, and select appropriate investigations for a range of presentations;
3. Interpret and integrate history, physical examination, investigative findings and the patient's own circumstances to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis;
4. articulate the basic principles of management including the use of appropriate, evidence-based therapies, including pharmacological, medical, surgical, physical, nutritional, psychological, online, self-help and other tools and therapies;
5. discuss the cultural significance of a person's illness and demonstrate awareness of cultural differences in responses to the illness. In particular, be able to discuss the cultural significance of illness for persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, demonstrate cultural respect and awareness and consider how culture can aid in healing and recovery;
6. formulate a management plan that is culturally appropriate and which both addresses the investigation and management of the illness as well as the personal and social problems that may arise form being unwell;
7. Clearly communicate with a range of patients, family members and team members;
8. justify the choice of a clinical skill, which they are competent in performing, in a clinical scenario;
9. Demonstrate skills that are appropriate and practical to a range of clinical situations;
10. Recognise and respond to conditions that require urgent assessment and treatment, including emergency presentations;
11. describe the epidemiology of common risk factors for common conditions;
12. describe prevention and early intervention strategies which have been shown to reduce the frequency or impact of common conditions;
13. Identify co-morbid conditions and demonstrate an ability to consider and manage these in conjunction with the primary condition;
14. describe and provide examples of key legal and ethical responsibilities of medical practitioners;
15. define professionalism and the personal requirements of being a member of a profession;
16. maintain standards of medical student professionalism and fitness to practice;
17. describe how the cost of care may impact optimal care for individuals as well as affect the just delivery of care to a community;
18. demonstrate how to independently enquire about illnesses presenting in the clinical setting.