Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Organon of Medicine

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RHO_016
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
7.50
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure, in accordance with the requirements of the homoeopathy specialty regulations, the acquisition and development of theoretical knowledge of the philosophical concepts and principles set out in the Organon of Medicine, enabling the physician to apply them both to medicine in general and to homoeopathy for the restoration of health.

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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Individual work

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Independent work: theoretical preparation for practical training, study of the Organon of Medicine (book or website).

Examination

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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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

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Topics

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.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.50
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
5
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Hahnemann, Samuel: Organon of Medicine, 6th Edition (Translation of William Boericke). B. Jain Publishers, 2002

Additional Reading

1.

Hahnemann, Samuel: Organon of Medicine, Sixth edition. (Translation of Jost Kunzli), Los Angeles, 1982

2.

Bhatia, Manish: Lectures on Organon of Medicine Vol I-2, Hpathy Medical Publishers, 2014

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