Description
This is one of three rotating modules in Integrated Clinical Care taken in year 4 and comprising core teaching and clinical placements in ENT, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Nephrology and Preparation for Practice.
The aims of this module are for you to:
- become fully competent in undertaking a full medical history from any patient and to be able to perform a full physical examination;
- be able to begin to formulate differential diagnoses from the information obtained;
- know how to look up and interpret all relevant investigations pertaining to the patient - biochemical, pathological and radiological - and to be able to discuss these intelligently;
- learn how to document all the above in a structured way;
- develop an awareness of common chronic diseases and how these are managed;
- learn how patients are managed in a specialised unit in conjunction with a GP;
- learn how to work effectively in a team; be proactive in seeking out learning opportunities.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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