Transition to Practice B (MEDI6201B)

Learning outcomes

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

1. demonstrate a patient-centred, compassionate and ethical approach to health care delivery;
2. demonstrate well-developed theoretical knowledge and sound clinical reasoning skills;
3. demonstrate integrated and advanced knowledge of the aetiology, pathophysiology, presentation and prognosis of common medical, surgical and psychiatric conditions;
4. demonstrate integrated patient assessment, targeted history-taking, competent examination (physical and mental state), and selection of appropriate investigations for common and important presentations;
5. interpret and integrate history, examination, and investigative findings to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis;
6. formulate and clearly communicate a statement of the patient’s problems that integrates the biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of the patient’s presentation, is tailored to the individual and takes account of the patient’s perspective, situation and priorities;
7. articulate evidence-based principles of management for common and important presentations, including the use of appropriate, evidence based therapies including pharmacological, medical, surgical, physical, nutritional, psychological, online, self-help and other tools and therapies
8. screen for comorbidities including medical, surgical and psychological conditions, including psychological distress in response to illness
9. discuss the cultural significance of a person’s illness and demonstrate awareness of cultural differences in response to the illness;
10. apply knowledge of key health indicators and the epidemiology of mortality and morbidity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to prioritise screening, assessment and treatment;
11. demonstrate respect for and embrace of the history, culture and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
12. discuss the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander conceptions of health and illness, demonstrate cultural sensitivity when assessing and planning the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and consider how culture can aid in healing and recovery
13. demonstrate an active commitment to cultural capability and responsive care through acknowledging one’s own cultural influences and limitations of knowledge and by identifying and advocating to redress inequity, and overt, subtle and structural racism by health professionals and systems;
14. demonstrate shared decision-making, negotiation and collaboration with patients and relevant others in treatment and discharge planning;
15. formulate a management plan that is culturally appropriate and which both addresses the investigation and management of illness as well as the personal, psychological and social problems that may arise from being unwell;
16. communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals
17. effectively communicate information to patients and carers about their condition/illness including investigation results and treatment recommendations arising from ward rounds and other team-based decision-making;
18. demonstrate an understanding of the most common medical, surgical, psychiatric and psychosocial problems that require urgent assessment and treatment;
19. recognise serious illness and the deteriorating patient;
20. perform common emergency and lifesaving procedures, such as caring for the unconscious patient and CPR within appropriate scope of practice;
21. comply with workplace healthcare documentation requirements in an accurate and timely manner;
22. advocate for patients, especially those with vulnerabilities or special needs;
23. apply the principles of ethics related to healthcare and the care of patients, and the legal responsibilities (including mandatory reporting frameworks) with regarding patients with medical, surgical or mental conditions;
24. demonstrate awareness of health systems factors that may impact optimal care for individuals and identify potential mitigation strategies and contribute to a culture of safety and improvement in the healthcare system;
25. demonstrate a global and community focus on healthcare delivery and advocate for positive change in healthcare;
26. demonstrate self-awareness, the capacity for self-reflection and a plan for self-care;
27. describe and apply the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest level throughout a professional career; and
28. function effectively as an embedded member in a health care team, involving collaboration and cooperation with other team members, understanding the role of each member and accepting personal accountability.