Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
General Pathology
Course Code
LF_091
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Arvīds Jakovļevs
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To form the students’ understanding of the morphology and functions of a sick organism, to give them a basic knowledge of clinical medicine, and to teach them to think clinically.
Preliminary Knowledge
knowledge of anatomy, biology, normal physiology and biochemistry acquired at secondary school and in the 1st year of studies.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will have the following knowledge: - the concepts of health and sickness; pathological process; - differences between normal and abnormal growth of cells and tissues; - the effects of hypoxia on tissues; - the effects of internal and external environments on the systems of the human body; the effects and manifestations of low and high body temperatures; - the basic mechanisms of the immune system activity and the development of allergic reactions; - how the body’s compensatory and adaptive responses work; the causes of psycho-emotional and somatic stress; - how to interpret the basic symptoms and course of diseases on the basis of pathological changes; - basic diagnostic methods and treatment principles. - the creation of medical terminology.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able: - to predict the effects of the internal and external environment on the systems of the human body, depending on the age and constitutional type of the organism; - to identify tissue and organ pathology compared to the norm; - to explain the symptoms and course of diseases on the basis of typical pathological changes; - to recognise thermoregulatory disorders in the body and explain the pathogenesis thereof; - to recognise the manifestations of allergy and explain the pathogenesis thereof; - to differentiate between psycho-emotional and somatic stress; - to identify and analyse health risk factors; - to create medical terms and use them correctly.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to do the following: - understand the structure, function and interrelationships of the main body systems; - assess and analyse the impact of the internal and external environment on human body systems at different ages; - identify tissue and organ pathology compared to the norm, based on basic diagnostic methods; - explain the symptoms and course of diseases with arguments on the basis of typical pathological changes; - understand the body’s compensatory and adaptive responses depending on the influences of the surrounding environment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation in advance for the class, using the recommended readings. Developing independent work and preparing a presentation.
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Examination
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Students’ knowledge, skills and competence are assessed by means of test work and seminars, when independent work is also presented. At the end of the study course, students must take an exam.
Requirements for obtaining credit points:
- Interim tests in each class (25% of the overall assessment).
Assessment of the independent work (10% of the overall assessment).
Practical classes (25% of the overall assessment).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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A general understanding of sickness and health. Aetiology. Pathogenesis
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathological physiology of cell damage. Pathological tissue growth. Regeneration. The concept of tumour growth.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathology caused by gas exchange and circulatory disorders. Hypoxia. The concept of mountain sickness.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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1. Teaching about disease. Aetiology. Pathogenesis. Hypoxia.
2. Pathological tissue growth.
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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1. Peripheral circulation disorders. Inflammation I.
2. Inflammation II. Organismal homeostasis and the concept of acid-base imbalance.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathological physiology of thermoregulation. Hypothermia. Fever and overheating
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Thermoregulatory disorders (seminar). Student presentations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The body’s overall response to cell damage. Shock. Collapse, fainting.
Terminal conditions. Pathological physiology of death. Intensive care, resuscitation.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The body’s overall response to cell damage. Shock. Collapse, fainting.
Terminal conditions. Pathological physiology of death. Intensive care, resuscitation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress. The clinical triad of Sellier. The concept of psycho-emotional and somatic stress.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Stress. Pain as a pathological process. Student presentations.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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1. Water-electrolyte exchange disorders. Hypohydration, types thereof.
2. Hyperhydration, types thereof. Basic mechanisms of oedema formation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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1. Pathology of the blood system. The concept of anaemias, pathogenesis thereof. Types of anaemias.
2. Leukocyte pathology. Hematosarcoma.
3. Blood clotting disorders. The concept of bleeding diathesis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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1. Pathology of the blood system. The concept of anaemias, pathogenesis thereof. Types of anaemias.
2. Leukocyte pathology. Hematosarcoma.
3. Blood clotting disorders. The concept of bleeding diathesis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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1. Pathology of the blood system. The concept of anaemias, pathogenesis thereof. Types of anaemias.
2. Leukocyte pathology. Hematosarcoma.
3. Blood clotting disorders. The concept of bleeding diathesis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Pathology of the blood system. Discussion of laboratory tests. Designing, discussing and solving clinical tasks.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību materiāli.
2.
Raipulis J. Ģenētikas pamati. Rīga, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
A. Valtneris – Cilvēka fizioloģija, „Zvaigzne ABC”, 2018.
4.
Arta Balode. Laboratoriskā diagnostika. Nacionālais apgāds, 2008 (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Robbins L, Cotran RS, Kumar V. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. New York, 10th ed. 2021
Additional Reading
1.
Ķirurģija prof. Jāņa Gardovska redakcijā, Rīga, 2013
2.
Ilze Supe. Rokasgrāmata neiroloģijā ģimenes ārstiem un internistiem. Nacionālais apgāds, 2004
3.
Sandra Lejniece. Klīniskā hematoloģija. Nacionālais apgāds, 2020
4.
A. Lejnieks Klīniskā medicīna 1. Rīga, 2010.
Other Information Sources
1.
Kristaps Rudzītis. Terminologia medica. Nacionālais apgāds, 2005.
2.
www.studentconsult.com.