This Course introduces the principles and practice of surgery with emphasis on the surgical pathology seen in this part of the world, apprises students on the clinical examination of the surgical patient and inculcates the appropriate attitude to the practice of surgery.
The OBG 5010 course is the core ‘Obstetrics and Gynaecology’ clerkship that introduces the student to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. Obstetrics and Gynaecology is concerned with the health of a pregnant woman and the general well being of a woman in general.
Aims
1. To introduce the principle of internal medicine
2. To introduce the clinical skills for obtaining relevant history and eliciting physical signs.
3. To introduce the attitudes required to practice clinical medicine
4. To introduce bedside practical procedures and investigations in internal medicine
The PCH 5010 course is the ‘Core Paediatrics and Child Health Junior clerkship’ which introduces the student to the field of paediatrics. Paediatrics is concerned with the health of infants, children and adolescents; their growth and development; and their opportunities to achieve full potential as adults.
The relationship between health worker and patient has an important part to play in encouraging healthy behaviors. This relationship is affected by a number of factors including communication. A poor relationship between health worker and patient can lead to poor levels of adherence to treatment programs. To be able to communicate effectively with others is at the heart of all patient care, for if the health practitioner cannot identify problems accurately, care will be based on assumptions rather than on the expressed needs of the individual. Communication, therefore needs to be effective so that care can be planned on the basis of the patient’s actual problems, rather than on what we think are
his/her problems.
Aim: To provide the students with an understanding of the factors with influence effectivecommunication between a doctor and a patient and to promote sensitivity to ethical and cultural issues in communication.