Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Family Medicine
Course Code
GMK_009
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vija Siliņa
Structure Unit Manager
Vija Siliņa
Structural Unit
Department of Family Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 2nd floor, Rooms No. 236 and 237, gmk@rsu.lv, +371 29413956
About Study Course
Objective
To gain understanding about competences o a family physician and pecularities of patient management in primary health care. Using clinical cases, to learn: a) communication specifics with individuals under lifelong and wholistic care, as well as their relatives; b) syndromologic and nozologic diagnostics, differentialdiagnostics in primary health care; c) intergration of public and individual health promotion and preventive measures; d) team work specifics in primary health care; e) patient management options in primary health care. To introduce with documentation and legislation in primary health care, as well as use of diagnostic equipment in primary health care clinics.
Preliminary Knowledge
Preclinical theoretical knowledge about the structure and function of the human body (1st, 2nd, 3rd year study subjects), General theoretical knowledge and skills in clinical medicine: propaedetics course, internal diseases, pediatrics, infectious diseases, surgery, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry-narcology and law basics course.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Successful completion of the course will allow to: • understand the role of family physician in health care; • define syndromologic and nozologic diagnosis in primary health care; • draw up investigation/ treatment plan for a patient in primary health care; • organize individual health promotion and preventive measures, including immunization, cancer screening and lifestyle changes; • understand team work in primary health care; • know and apply the equippment most often used for diagnostics in primary health care.
Skills
1.Successful completion of the course will allow student to communicate with primary health care team, patients and their relatives, as well as to use diagnostic equipment, draw-up treatment and examination plan of a patient of all ages in primary health care.
Competences
1.Successful completion of the course will allow student to work in primary health care under a supervision of a family physician.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students are refreshing knowledge of previous courses, especially guidelines of most common acute and chronic conditions in primary health care. Students can use available simulators to improve practical skills.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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10 points
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Active participation in all classes 10%. The final assessment of the study course "Basics of Family Medicine" will be provided as a cumulative assessment consisting of: Multiple-choice question tests account for 40% of the final assessment of the study course: • 10% is made up of 10 x tests with 4 questions before each practical class in the study course "Basics of Family Medicine" (10 x 4 points, maximum score - 40) • 30% is made up of 9 x tests with 10 questions after each practical class. Examination (Clinical Case) accounts for 50% of the final assessment of the study course. The final examination of the study course "Basics of Family Medicine" will be held in person, MITC - electronically, using information technology (hereinafter - IT) tools, in accordance with the study plan • Clinical task - written part of the exam with 10 questions, according to the topic of the study course "Basics of Family Medicine". |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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4
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Topics
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Vaccination – topicality and daily practice.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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SSNMF Geriatric consequences in family doctors practice
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Multimorbidity and polypharmacy in family medicine
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Reproductive health and family planning in primary health care.
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On site
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4
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Topics
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The competences, equipment and functionality of a family physician’s practice
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Communication skills of a family physician and patient
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Cough syndrome in a family physician's practice
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Auditorium
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Reproductive health and family planning in primary health care
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On site
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4
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Screening of malignant tumors. Symptomatic treatment of cancer patients in a family physician’s practice.
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Topics
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Elevated body temperature in primary care
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Primary, secondary, tertiary cancer prevention in family medicine.
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Geriatric consequences in a family physician's practice SSNMF
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Multimorbidity and polypharmacy in Family medicine
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On site
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4
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Chest pain in primary care
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aktuālā informācija estudijāsSuitable for English stream
2.
The European Definition of GP / FM; WONCA TreeSuitable for English stream
3.
WHO Recommendation on immunization – summary tables Nr.1, Nr.2, Nr.3, Nr.4Suitable for English stream
4.
Bates' guide to physical examination and history taking and skills of good interviewing. 12th Ed., 2017Suitable for English stream
5.
UptoDate datubāze
Additional Reading
1.
Katzung, Bertram G. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 16th Ed., 2024Suitable for English stream
2.
Clinician's Pocket Reference: The Scut Monkey. 12th Ed., 2022Suitable for English stream
3.
LeBlond, Richard F., Brown, Donald D., Suneja, M., Szot, Joseph F. DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination, 11th Ed., 2020Suitable for English stream
4.
Klīniskā medicīna. prof. A. Lejnieka redakcijā. 2010
5.
Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Geriatrics. 2nd ed. Brie A. Williams, Editor, A. Chang, C. Ahalt, H. Chen, R. Conant, C. Seth Landefeld, C. RitchieSuitable for English stream
6.
Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine. 3rd ed., by McGraw-Hill Education, 2021Suitable for English stream
7.
Racionālas farmakoterapijas rekomendācijas antibiotiku ambulatorai lietošanai bērniem. 2015
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Rekomendācijas empīriskai un etiotropai antimikrobiālai ārstēšanai. 2016
9.
Fever in under 5s: assessment and initial management Clinical guideline [CG160]Suitable for English stream
10.
CVD Prevention in Clinical Practice (European Guidelines on) ESC Clinical Practice GuidelinesSuitable for English stream
11.
Arterial Hypertension (Management of) ESC Clinical Practice GuidelinesSuitable for English stream
12.
2. Tipa cukura diabēta ārstēšanas klīniskās rekomendācijas. Latvijas Endokrinologu asociācija, 2016
13.
GINA Report. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention. 2017Suitable for English stream
14.
Chest pain of recent onset: assessment and diagnosis Clinical guideline [CG95]Suitable for English stream
15.
MK noteikumi Nr. 330 Vakcinācijas noteikumi (I daļa, 2. un 3. pielikums)
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Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management NICE guideline [NG56]Suitable for English stream
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Esherick, Joseph S., Slater, Evan D., David, Jacob A. Practice Guidelines in Primary Care. 2024.Suitable for English stream
18.
Allen, J. Health Law & Medical Ethics for Healthcare Professionals. Boston, 2012 (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
19.
Papadakis, Maxine A., McPhee, Stephen J., Rabow, Michael W. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. 2024Suitable for English stream
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Murtagh, J. General Practice. 8th ed. Sydney: McGRAW Hill Book Company, 2021.Suitable for English stream
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Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine. 5th Ed., 2020Suitable for English stream
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Practice Guidelines in Primary Care. 2024Suitable for English stream
23.
LeBlond, Richard F., Brown, Donald D., Suneja M., Szot, Joseph F. DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination. 10th ed., by McGraw-Hill Education, 2020Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Family Practice Management. American Academy of Family Physicians Practice Management Journal.Suitable for English stream
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Likums par prakses ārstiem.
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Ārstniecības likums.
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Veselības aprūpes organizēšanas un finansēšanas kārtība.
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No RSU e-resursiem:
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FamilyPractice.comSuitable for English stream
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Global Family Doctor. Wonca OnlineSuitable for English stream
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Family Practice NotebookSuitable for English stream
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AccessmedicineSuitable for English stream