Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Hepatology
Course Code
RBG_003
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ieva Puķīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric gastroenterologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ieva Puķīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To learn the normal structure and function of the liver and biliary tree, and the
prevalence, natural history, age-appropriate differential diagnoses,and genetic and other risk factors of hepatobiliary disorders in adults. Transition from pediatric to adult clinic for patients with chronic childhood- onset hepatobiliary disaeses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Trainees should be able to take a thorough history and perform a physical examination of patients with viral liver disease or suspected disease.
Skills
1.Ability to establish and implement an appropriate evaluation plan, which may include laboratory and imaging studies, liver biopsy, and endoscopic procedures.
Competences
1.Ability to identify symptoms of liver or biliary tract disease, complications of disease, nutritional concerns, psychosocial concerns, and other relevant findings.
Assessment
Individual work
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To learn comprehensive evaluation of patients suspected to have hepatobiliary diseases, as well as the appropriately targeted evaluation of patients with known liver disease who may be experiencing an exacerbation or complicationor who require routine monitoring (eg, recommendations for laboratory and radiologic surveillance for cancer)and to understand both the indications for and potential complications of the various tests that may be required.
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Examination
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acute viral hepatitis, management, treatment, complications.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Chronic hepatitis. Cirrhosis, malignancies of the liver. Management.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
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Length (weeks):
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Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
• N.Skuja, A.Danilāns, G.Geldnere. Praktiskā
2.
gastroenteroloģija un hepatoloģija. Rīga, ABC Zinātne.
3.
• Vīksna L. Vīrushepatīts C: norise, ārstēšana, prognoze, profilakse.2003. Nacionālais apgāds.
4.
• A.Danilāns. Hroniskas aknu slimības. 1.un 2.grāmata.2009.