Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Geriatrics
Course Code
RGE_004
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Daina Zepa
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Geriatrician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Daina Zepa
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills according to the requirements of the specialty of a geriatrician and related to the social, ethical and financial aspects of population ageing.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Population ageing issues. Biomedical ethics, respect for the autonomy and rights of the elderly. Legal aspects. Financial aspects of medical care of the elderly.
Skills
1.Respect the rights of elderly patients in their work and study process, takes into consideration interests and wishes of the patient. Assesses indications, risks and alternatives to in-patient medical care.
Competences
1.Cooperation with the patient’s family, social service representatives in developing a further patient care plan, including home care, long-term care facilities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Prepare a presentation on one of the seminar topics.
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Examination
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Case study analysis.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Topics
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Social and economic aspects of an ageing population.
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The role of the family and society. Culture and traditions.
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Topics
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Legal aspects in geriatrics
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Opportunities for social assistance. Organization of social work.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Oxford Textbook of Geriatric Medicine. Third edition. Oxford. 2018, 1356 pp.
2.
Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines. Jill C.Cash, Cheryl A. Glass. Springer Publishing Company, 2016, 1088 pp.
3.
Medicīnas tiesības. S.Anšnevicas-Slokenbergas redakcijā. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra. 2015, 798 lpp.
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L.Kennedy-Malone, K.R.Fletcher, L Martin-Plank. Advanced practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults. F.A.Davis, 2014, 664 pp.
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Ivita jansone, Iveta Dambe. Sociālā rehabilitācija krīzes situāciju pārvarēšanā veciem cilvēkiem sociālās aprūpes centrā. ”Attīstība”, Rīga, 2009., 68.lpp.
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Measurment Scales Used in Elderly Care. Abhaya Gupta. 2008. 154pp.
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Primary Care Geriatrics a Case- Based Approach. Fifth Edition. 2007. 641pp
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Medicines in the Elderly. Edited by David Armour and Chris Cairns. 2002, 428pp
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Eiropas Savienības Ministru padomes rekomendācijas Rec (2003) 24 Eiropas Savienības dalībvalstīm par paliatīvās aprūpes organizēšanu. Nacionālais apgāds, 2005. 63 lpp.
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Māris Baltiņš. Lietišķā epidemioloģija. 2003. 354 lpp.
Other Information Sources
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UpToDate: pieejams: https://www.uptodate.com/login
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PubMed: pieejams: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Clinikal Key: pieejams: https://www.clinicalkey.com