Organon of Medicine
Study Course Implementer
Residency Speciality
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About Study Course
Objective
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the time allotted for the study course, the medical resident: • gains knowledge about the life, research and experiments of Dr S. Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy; • gains an understanding of the holistic view of human nature in homoeopathy; • gains an understanding of the nature of health and illness in homoeopathy; • acquires knowledge of philosophy and logic, learns to apply these concepts and principles in practice, developing homoeopathic thinking; • gains a clear understanding that homoeopathic philosophy is the application of general philosophy to homoeopathy; • gains an understanding of the holistic perception and individuality of the patient as a basis for dealing with health problems; • understands the role and place of homoeopathy in integrative medicine.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the medical resident: • demonstrates an understanding of the principles and concepts of homoeopathy; • demonstrates an understanding of health and illness in the context of homoeopathy; • is able to analyse and apply the principles and methods of homoeopathy in the treatment of patients; • is able to select relevant information to solve professional problems; • demonstrates communicative and integrative skills; • demonstrates self-motivation, self-confidence and initiative; • demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and understanding of medicine in general.
Competences
1.Upon successful completion of the study course, the medical resident achieves the competence of a homoeopath; • understanding of critical theoretical homoeopathic concepts for further use in clinical practice; • is able to understand what exactly is treatable in a person; • demonstrates a holistic approach towards the patient; • is able to understand the purpose of therapy; • to be able to observe the patient without bias, objectively, assess the situation and think critically in each case of illness; • to be able to work in a health care setting, following the principles of health care and the philosophy of homoeopathy.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent work: theoretical preparation for practical training, study of the Organon of Medicine (book or website).
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Examination
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Test of theoretical knowledge (multiple choice test questions, open theoretical questions).
The lecturer assesses theoretical knowledge on a 10-point scale.
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Study Course Theme Plan
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The life, research and experimentation of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. A reflection of the development of Hahnemann’s thought in his Organon of Medicine.
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The true nature of health and illness.
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Natural principles of treatment as the basis of a therapeutic system. The logic of homoeopathy.
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Homeopathy’s view of human. A sick person. The highest ideal of a cure.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Hahnemann, Samuel: Organon of Medicine, 6th Edition (Translation of William Boericke). B. Jain Publishers, 2002
Additional Reading
Hahnemann, Samuel: Organon of Medicine, Sixth edition. (Translation of Jost Kunzli), Los Angeles, 1982
Bhatia, Manish: Lectures on Organon of Medicine Vol I-2, Hpathy Medical Publishers, 2014