MMED8203 Knowledge of Health and Illness 2

2012

13.5

106 x 50-minute lecture-1s per semester
28 x 120-minute lecture-2s per semester
2 x 2-hour tutorials per semester
1 x 2-hour practical weekly
10 x 90-minute practical-1s per semester
16 x 180-minute practical-3s per semester
23 x 120-minute practical-2s per semester
1 x 6-hour independent study weekly
69 x 50-minute on-line lectures 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 BCLSMD-Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
1d Admission into MD-Doctor of Medicine
1e Admission into MDC-Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
1f Admission into MDJ-Doctor of Medicine
2 MMED8100 - First Year Medicine Aggregate (36 Units)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f) and 2)

Examination (100%); Tutorial participation.

Students will study clinical cases in small groups (PBL) to understand and apply the scientific basis of medicine including: 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 including the aetiology of disease processes; relevant psychosocial issues. Factors affecting outcome and transmission of disease are also covered. This topic deals specifically with the gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, nervous systems (both neurology and psychiatry), and musculoskeletal system.

The topic aims 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.

By the end of this topic students will:

• understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems

• understand the pathophysiology of selected common medical problems within these systems

• have awareness of the factors which may predispose selected common medical problems and some of the consequences for both the affected individuals and society

• describe the method and application of a mental state assessment, and to distinguish between the major psychiatric illnesses.