Description
Fetal and Perinatal Medicine provides an introduction to the diagnosis and management aspects of fetal and perinatal medicine from congenital infections, major fetal complications such as hydrops, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), twins, fetal therapy and fetal surgery, and rhesus disease, to the role of the pathologist, the role of the neonatologist, problems of prematurity, gene therapy and stem cell transplantation and global issues in healthcare distribution. The module aims at providing knowledge on the theory of fetal medicine and its roles in modern medicine.
After taking this module, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- The practice of fetal medicine and management of the fetus in-utero and the premature newborn;
- The ethical issues surrounding fetal and neonatal medicine and why they are important in modern society
The module comprises lectures by international clinical leaders in the field of fetal medicine, and tutorals and discussions of ethical issues in feta and neonatal medicine.
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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