Course overview
In this course, students will explore human reproduction and key stages of the lifespan. Topics will include embryonic and fetal development, child development and childhood diseases, puberty and adolescent health, mental health, sexual health, pregnancy, reproductive system cancers and ageing. To gain exposure to healthcare, students will complete clinical placements within community medical clinics / general practices. Clinical scenarios will continue to be used to frame and integrate concepts across the domains of Science & Scholarship, Clinical Practice, Health & Society and Professionalism & Leadership. Concepts and issues will be explored using a variety of teaching modes, including online and face-to-face lectures, workshops, practicals, simulations, and experiential learning opportunities.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the structure and key components of the Australian healthcare system.
- Appraise relevant public health priorities and health inequalities in relation to underserved populations; including indigenous, rural, and culturally and linguistically diverse.
- Describe and appraise Australia’s national systems approach to improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
- Describe the role of general and community practitioners in healthcare delivery.
- Conduct holistic clinical interactions using patient-centred communication, including medical interviews, clinical examinations, and stage-appropriate technical procedures, to ensure competence and patient safety in the clinical teaching setting.
- Apply and adhere to ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and communication principles in line with “Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia”.
- Apply and adhere to ethical, legal and regulatory requirements in line with legislation concerning practicing of medicine and treatment of patients in complex circumstances, including medical error/open disclosure, end of life law and advanced care directives.
- Describe key features of the biology of human reproduction and development across the lifespan.
- Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common and important reproductive presentations.
- Describe the physiological and pathophysiological principles that contribute to the aetiology, clinical features, natural history and prognosis of common conditions in paediatric, adolescent, adult and older populations.
- Determine and interpret the relevant investigations appropriate for common health presentations related to reproductive, paediatric, adolescent, adult and older populations.
- Demonstrate therapeutic reasoning by formulating a simple management plan including empirical and/or specific treatment of common problems at different stages of the lifespan based on principles of evidence-based medicine.
- Apply knowledge of differences in human structure, function and behaviour across the life span to the prevention, diagnosis and management of clinical presentations.
- Access, critically appraise, interpret and apply evidence from the medical and scientific literature (in the context of reproductive, paediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric medicine).
- Apply and integrate relevant knowledge and skills from previous courses within the Bachelor of Medical Studies with knowledge obtained within the Medical Studies 3 course.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 27561
Section CL01
Size 12
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Class number 27560
Section CL02
Size 12
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Class number 27559
Section CL03
Size 12
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Class number 27558
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Size 12
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Class number 27557
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Size 11
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Class number 27556
Section CL06
Size 12
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Class number 27555
Section CL07
Size 12
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Class number 27554
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Size 12
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Class number 27553
Section CL09
Size 11
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Class number 27552
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Size 12
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Class number 27551
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Size 12
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Class number 27550
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Size 12
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Class number 27549
Section CL13
Size 12
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Class number 27548
Section CL14
Size 11
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Class number 26744
Section LE01
Size 165
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Class number 27562
Section PL01
Size 165
Available 9
Class number 20626
Section SE01
Size 28
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Class number 20625
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Size 27
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Class number 20624
Section SE03
Size 28
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Class number 20623
Section SE04
Size 27
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Class number 20622
Section SE05
Size 28
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Class number 20621
Section SE06
Size 27
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Class number 27566
Section WS01
Size 41
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Class number 27565
Section WS02
Size 42
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Class number 27564
Section WS03
Size 41
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Class number 27563
Section WS04
Size 41
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