CODE | PHR1501 | ||||||
TITLE | Clinical Terminology | ||||||
UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
DEPARTMENT | Pharmacy | ||||||
DESCRIPTION | Students are introduced to medical terms associated with diagnosis and management of disease states affecting different body systems (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Nephrology, Haematology, Endocrinology Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Infectious diseases and central nervous system). Practical Sessions at Clinical Sessions are carried out to expose the student to the clinical scenario, interact with patients and use patient case notes. Study-unit Aims: To introduce students to patient care. To provide students with knowledge of basic medical terminology. To introduce students to patient interface and patient care systems in a hospital environment. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: Define basic medical terms used in patient care documentation; Describe characteristics of common medical conditions. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: Follow patient care documentation; Communicate with patients and other health care professionals; Use medical terms associated with body systems; Interpret diagnostic and symptomatic medical terms; Interpret abbreviations used in case notes. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: (availability at the Library or otherwise is indicated) Stedman's Medical Dictionary. 28th ed. 2006. USA: Lipincott Williams & Wilkins. Hugman B. Healthcare Communication. 2009. London: Pharmaceutical Press. Supplementary readings Dhillon S, Raymond R. Pharmacy Case Studies 2009. London: Pharmaceutical Press. None Available in Library. |
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STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lectures, Practical and Tutorials | ||||||
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LECTURER/S | Angelo J. Psaila |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |