Propaedeutics
Study Course Implementer
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About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with basic knowledge and practical skills in patient examination and assessment of health status by developing the skills to acquire a history, perform objective examination of the patient’s general and systems, and identify the main signs of health disorders in patients of different ages.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge
- of basic biology at the level of secondary education.
- Basic knowledge of the structure and functions of the human organism, which are acquired in study courses in anatomy and physiology.
Skills
- were able to use medical terminology at the basic level.
- Ability to analyse study materials and use study literature in independent work
ability
- to use knowledge acquired in parallel studies in anatomy and physiology within the meaning of patient examination methods.
- Preparedness to develop professional communication and clinical observation skills with the patient
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completion of the study course, the student shall: - explain the principles of the patient examination and the sequence of the examination; - describe the subjective and objective examination methods of the patient; - describe the basic principles of clinical examination of different organ systems; - explains the special features of examining children and pregnant women.
Skills
1.After completion of the study course, the student shall be able to: - acquire and structure the patient’s history - use basic patient examination methods (inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation) - conduct an examination of the patient’s general and systems; - document and interpret the results of the investigation.
Competences
1.After completion of the study course, the student shall be able to: - integrate anatomy and physiology knowledge into patient examination; - communicate professionally with the patient during the examination process; - assess patient health changes in patients of different ages.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To get acquainted with the recommended and suggested reading for each class. Taking anamnesis and preparing and presenting the examination method. Practical work on models.
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Preparation for intermediate examinations and exams |
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Repetition and systemisation of study materials, lecture reports and study literature, strengthening knowledge of principles of patient examination, acquisition of a history, methods of objective examination and evaluation of various organ systems. |
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Preparing for practice |
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Acquisition of study literature and study materials prior to practical classes in order to strengthen knowledge of patient examination methods, acquisition of a history and basic principles for evaluation of different organ systems. |
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Fulfilment and submission of own tasks |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Students perform and submit their own tasks on the topics covered by the study course. |
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Examination
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Seminars |
10.00% from total grade
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During seminars, students analyse clinical examples, discuss patient examination methods and assessment of health status, and present the results of independent work. |
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Multi-answer question tests |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Multi-answer question tests – written tests with multiple choice of answers for the examination of knowledge acquired in the study course. |
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3.
Testing practical skills |
15.00% from total grade
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Test
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During the examination of practical skills, the ability of the student to apply basic methods of examination of the patient, acquire a history, perform objective examination of the general and systems of the patient, and correctly interpret the results of the examination. |
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4.
Final exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of the study course, the student shall take a final examination in which knowledge and skills regarding the principles of the examination of the patient, the acquisition of a history, methods of objective examination and evaluation of various organ systems are assessed. The examination covers all topics acquired in the study course. Description available in e - studies. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Auditorium
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Introduction. Patient examination scheme. Subjective examination of the patient – anamnesis. Basic methods of objective examination of the patient.
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Basic and additional methods of objective examination of the patient.
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Basic and additional methods of objective examination of the patient.
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Basic and additional methods of objective examination of the patient.
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Objective examination of pregnant women.
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General examination and assessment of the patient.
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General examination and assessment of the patient.
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General examination and assessment of the patient.
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General examination and assessment of the patient.
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Examination and assessment of the patient’s body systems, identification of health disorders: (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, uropoietic, endocrine, bone-joint, haematopoietic, nervous systems).
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Child development, endogenous and exogenous factors influencing it. Periods of development.
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Child development, endogenous and exogenous factors influencing it. Periods of development.
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Scheme of paediatric examination, specifics of paediatric examination methods. Conditions of examination of paediatric patients, principles of making contact.
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Scheme of paediatric examination, specifics of paediatric examination methods. Conditions of examination of paediatric patients, principles of making contact.
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Scheme of paediatric examination, specifics of paediatric examination methods. Conditions of examination of paediatric patients, principles of making contact.
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The structural and functional specifics of the child’s body systems at different ages and the basic principles of examination thereof.
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The structural and functional specifics of the child’s body systems at different ages and the basic principles of examination thereof.
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The structural and functional specifics of the child’s body systems at different ages and the basic principles of examination thereof.
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Examination methods in gynaecology.
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Examination methods in gynaecology.
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Objective examination of pregnant women.
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Gynaecological examination of children and adolescents.
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Gynaecological examination of children and adolescents.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Propedeitika. Prof. G. Orļikova redakcija, 2014
Geske R. Bērna bioloģiskā attīstība. – Rīga: RaKa, 2005 (akceptējams izdevums)
Valtneris A. Bērnu un pusaudžu fizioloģija. - Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2001 (akceptējams izdevums)
Капитан Т.В. Пропедевтика детских болезнеи с уходом за детьми. Учебник для вузов, 5-е издание, дополненное – Москва: МЕДпресс информ, 2004 (akceptējams izdevums)
Auziņa I., Bērnu un pusaudžu ginekoloģija, Apgāds “Rasa ABC”, SIA, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
Auziņa I., Andrējeva S., Baidekalna I., Baltiņa D., Barkāne E., Ginekoloģija, SIA Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2013.
Dzemdniecība. Rīga, Daces Rezenbergas redakcijā, 2016
Additional Reading
Medicīniskās aprūpes rokasgrāmata / Zin. redakt. Paudere I. – SIA „J.L.V.”, izdevums latviešu val., 2001
Dobelis J. Bērnu uroloģija. – Rīga, 2003
Krūmiņa Dž., Kokare I. Latvijas bērnu fiziskās attīstības normatīvi. Rīga: SIA Nacionālais apgāds, 2005.
Mantle I., Haslam J., Barton S., Cardozo L., Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Butterworth Heinemann, 2004.
Fleminga I. Zīdaiņa attīstība un attīstības traucējumi – Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1999
Patricia C. Wilson., Common Gynaecological Conditions, Blackwell Science, 2002.
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