Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Narcology
Course Code
RTM_034
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Forensic science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ojārs Teteris
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Forensic medicine expert
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ojārs Teteris
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge and principles of emergency medical aid for cases occurring in forensic medicine practice in narcology, in accordance with the requirements of the Forensic Medicine Specialty Regulations, in order to prepare the doctor for certification and independent work in the specialty of Forensic Medicine Expert.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To recognize the clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, outcome and thanatogenesis of alcoholism, drug addiction, toxicomania, the basic principles of therapy.
Skills
1.Diagnose critical conditions of the patient; to evaluate the influence of alcoholism and drug addiction on fatal outcome in autopsy.
Competences
1.Provide emergency assistance in cases of complications caused by alcoholism, drug addiction and toxic addiction.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare a presentation on one of the topics of the seminar, study the literature in depth.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Written exam and test of practical skills on the questions of the course program, evaluating knowledge and practical skills in a 10-point system.
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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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Chronic alcoholism. Abstinence syndrome. Alcohol delirium. Causes of death.
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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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Drug addiction and toxic addiction. Causes of death.
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Placement
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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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- learn the clinical symptoms and diagnosis of alcoholism, drug addiction, toxicomania
- perceptions of drug addiction
- get acquainted with complications of alcoholism, drug addiction, toxic addiction, life-threatening conditions, effects on organs and systems, causes of death
- find out the late effects of intoxication
- Get ideas about drug addiction, toxic addiction, alcoholism therapy methods, their possible complications
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Semple D., Smyth R. Oxford handbook of psychiatry. Oxford University press, 2013.
2.
Lesch OM, Walter H, WetschkaCh, Hesselbrock M, Hesselbrock V. Alcohol and Tobacco. Medical and Sociological Aspects of Use, Abuse and Addiction. Springer, Wien NewYork, 2011.
3.
Astrīda Stirna, Sarmīte Skaida. Garīgā veselība un atkarīgo pacientu aprūpe multidisciplinārā komandā, 2010.
4.
Zernig G., Saria A., Kurz M., O’Malley S.S. Handbook of Alcoholism. London, NewYork, CRC Press LLC, 2000.
5.
Narkoloģija. A.Stirnas red. Med. Apg., 2008.
6.
Osis G. Narkoloģija vispārējās prakses ārstiem. Rīga: SIA”TRIO-J”; 2006.
Additional Reading
1.
Tomas F., Babors, Džons K.Higins-Bidls. Īsa iejaukšanās. Riskanta un kaitīga alkohola lietošana. Primārās aprūpes darbinieku rokasgrāmata. Narkoloģijas valsts aģentūra, Rīga, 2004.
2.
Liguts V. Toksikoloģijas rokasgrāmata. Rīga, NMA, 2001.
3.
Purviņš I., Purviņa S. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. Rīga, ZIC, 2002.
Other Information Sources
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Slimību profilakses un kontroles centra (SPKC). Veselības aprūpes statistika. Psihiskie un uzvedības traucējumi psihoaktīvo vielu lietošanas dēļ