MMED8103 Knowledge of Health and Illness 1A

2016

9

5 x 50-minute lectures weekly
1 x 6-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 2-hour practical weekly
1 x 5-hour independent study weekly
3 x 2-hour exam (medicine only)s per semester

1 Admission into BMBSG-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry)
1a Admission into BCLSBMBS-Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
1b Admission into BMBS-Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
1c Admission into MD-Doctor of Medicine
1d Admission into BCLSMD-Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
1e Admission into MDC-Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
1f Admission into MDJ-Doctor of Medicine
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Examination (100%); Tutorial participation

This topic and MMED8104, aim to provide knowledge of the structure, function and development of the normal human body at all levels of organisation, from the molecular and cellular to organ systems and the total individual, and the changes that occur as a result of disease, injury and abnormal development. While the major focus is on biomedical science, the topics include patterns of behaviour through the human life cycle and draws on aspects of the physical and social environment, and of behaviour at individual and group levels, affecting the incidence of, and response to, disease in the community. Students will acquire the ability to locate, critically appraise, interpret and apply biomedical information required for the understanding and management of medical and health problems.

This topic and MMED8104 aim to familiarise students with the scientific basis of medicine by providing them with knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body at the molecular, cellular, organ and total individual levels of organisation. The changes that occur as a result of disease and injury, relevant psychosocial issues, aetiology of disease processes and factors affecting outcome and transmission of disease are also covered.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Actively participate in the various elements important to achieving effective group process.

2. Demonstrate the ability to locate, critically appraise, interpret and apply bio-medical information required for the understanding and management of health problems including the cardiovascular system, body water homeostasis, auto-immune disease processes, central and peripheral nervous system, respiratory and metabolic systems, disease processes such as diabetes and obesity.

3. Demonstrate knowledge, critically appraise and interpret biomedical information required for the understanding and management of health problems, particularly involving haematopoiesis and anaemia; haemostasis and thrombosis; acute inflammation and infection; immunology, hypersensitivity, and immunodeficiency disorders; human tuberculosis infection; viral infection and aspects of sexually transmitted disease; mechanisms of carcinogenesis, the molecular and genetic basis of cancer; and mechanisms of healing and repair.

4. Explain broad considerations in conduct of laboratory tests and interpretation of reference ranges.

5. Discuss the basic pharmacodynamics principles and pharmacokinetic principles.

6. Recognise and describe a variety of factors, including physical, behavioural, interpersonal, societal and political, influence health and affecting the management of disease.

7. Recognises occupational health and safety management implications and public health issues.