From Classroom to Clinic: Essential Skills for Medicine

About

This module introduces students to a structured approach to the clinical assessment of a patient, and develops skills important to becoming a doctor, and other allied health professionals involved in patient care. It will guide them through a methodical approach to history taking, examinations and choosing and interpreting common investigations, as well as developing leadership and problem-solving skills. The ethical and legal frameworks governing medical practice will be explored and allow students to understand its importance in their daily work. The module will also focus on understanding the principles of professionalism, patient safety, and effective communication- applying this to patients, relatives, and colleagues. This module features interactive teaching, practical skills group problem-solving and simulated role play sessions

Course leader

Dr Lois Haruna-Cooper, Dr James Kelly

Course aim

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

- Describe how to effectively communicate with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
- Demonstrate how to use evidence and data wisely.
- Describe the key steps in patient assessment.
- Describe other contributors to health including social and economic factors.
- Explain how our body is structured and demonstrate common clinical examinations and procedures.
- Evaluate how their behaviour and experiences may impact interactions with patients.

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