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MD540: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 20
This module complements MD 542 & MD 541 in preparing the graduating doctor to acquire and demonstrate the outcomes and competencies for the Undergraduate Medical Programme, with emphasis on the principles of patient investigation and diagnosis. The module is delivered in semester 1 & 2 through clinical placements in core clinical specialities and subspecialities and by teaching activities. All learning outcomes need to be attained to the standard of a junior doctor prepared for intership.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate a clinical diagnosis/differential diagnosis, based on clinical skills and judgement to the level of a junior doctor prepared for internship
- Select appropraiate investigations for clinical diagnosis taking account of the limitations and risks
- Evaluate and interpret evidence from laboratory and radiological investigations.
- Apply the principles of evidence-based medicine to clincial diagnosis
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care professionals in all media (e.g. in person, writing, electronically, by phone) in the practice of medicine .
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. closed loop communication, teamwork, leadership, situation awareness, decision-making) utilising all available resources, getting the job done
- Apply the principles of ethical reasoning, compliance with teh law, and professional behaviour in patient care
- Document medical data in a logical and legible manner, consistent with accurate patient recorde adn legal requirements
- recognise and report potentially life threatening iatrogenic conditions (e.g. adverse drug reactions, transfusion reactions, closing errors and allergic reactions)
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- GRACE CLARKE:
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- THERESE DIXON:
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- ELEANOR MCCARRICK:
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- JOAN HURNEY:
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- PETER MC CARTHY:
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- SARAH BRENNAN:
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- AOIFE LOWERY:
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- Aileen Connolly:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.