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

Advanced Case Analysis and Repertorisation Technique

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RHO_025
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 the acquisition and improvement of knowledge of the analysis of chronic clinical cases and to ensure the acquisition and development of the skill of computerised repertorium software use to enable the physician to use it in therapeutic activities, in accordance with the requirements of the homeopathy specialty regulation.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.During the time allotted for the study course, the medical resident obtains knowledge about the following: • differentiation between case analysis in acute and chronic cases; • knowledge and understanding of miasmatic theories and advanced application thereof in case management; • homoeopathic approach to mental and emotional illness; • homoeopathic approach to unilateral, intermittent and variable diseases; • various repertorisation techniques; • the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and communication in order to obtain from the patient the information necessary to provide them with appropriate homoeopathic therapy.

Skills

1.As a result of completing the study course, the medical resident: • is able to carefully capture the details of the patient’s history and interview the patient to obtain the medical history related to the holistic health and the main complaint; • is able to trace and study the course of events in the development of the disease, as well as identify the disease process in order to perform differential diagnosis; • demonstrates knowledge and understanding of miasmatic theories and advanced application thereof in clinical case management; • demonstrates the skill of taking an advanced case anamnesis and understanding of advanced case management; • selects and uses appropriate therapeutic techniques for solving complex problems; • fully understands the nuances of case studies and analysis thereof; • develops a deeper understanding of the patient’s constitution and nuances of symptomatology; • carries out physical examination; • formulates the treatment plans.

Competences

1.• knows how to use repertorisation techniques; • knows how to use different strategies for prescribing medicine; • is able to use various Materia Medicas and repertoria; • knows how to justify the applied repertorisation technique; • uses computerised repertorium software for repertorisation; • selects and approves medicines with repertorisation and direct reference to Materia Medica; • understands homoeopathic therapeutic concepts; • knows how to use advanced methods of analysis in cases of emotional and mental disorders; • identifies unilateral, intermittent and variable diseases and understands the tactics of homoeopathic treatment thereof; • applies the knowledge of posology; • knows the limits of one’s competence; • is able to demonstrate and apply critical and analytical skills; • is able to take responsibility; • demonstrates self-motivation, self-awareness and initiative.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Independent learning: theoretical preparation for practical training, acquiring new knowledge from the recommended readings list, solving “paper cases” – analysing cases and determining appropriate medicine. RSU learning centre, library, Internet.

Examination

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Examination

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At the end of the course, there is a test of theoretical knowledge (multiple choice test questions, open theoretical questions) and a test of practical knowledge: solving “paper cases” – case analysis and determining appropriate medicine. The lecturer assesses theoretical and practical knowledge on a 10-point scale.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
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Topics

Differentiation of case analysis in acute and in chronic cases.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Importance of miasmic interpretation in advanced case analysis.
  1. Seminar

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Advanced case analysis using different types of repertories, analytical techniques based on computer software.
  1. Seminar

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Homoeopathic approach to mental and emotional illness.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Identification, interpretation and management of unilateral, intermittent and variable diseases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.50
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
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

2.

Roberts, Herbert A.: The Principles and Art of Cure by Homeopathy, B Jain Publishers, 2002

3.

Vithoulkas, George: The Science of Homeopathy, B.Jain Publisher, 1993

4.

Dunham, Caroll: Homoeopathy, the science of therapeutics (1862), B.Jain Regular, 2007

5.

Dockx/Kokelenberg. Kent`s Comparative Repertory of the Homoeopathic Materia Medica, B.Jain Publishers, 2004

6.

Schroyens, Frederik: Synthesis, London: Homeopathic Book Publishers, 2003

7.

Zandvoort, Roger Van: Complete Repertory Millenium, 2019

8.

Swayne, Jeremy: Homeopathic Method: Implications for Clinical Practice and Medical Science. Narayana Verlag, Germany, 1998

9.

WATSON, Ian: A Guide to the Methodologies of Homeopathy. Cutting Edge Publications, Lostwithiel, UK, 2004

10.

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

Additional Reading

1.

Murphy, Robin: Homeopathic Clinical Repertory, 2018

2.

Swayne, Jeremy: Homeopathic Method: Implications for Clinical Practice and Medical Science. Narayana Verlag, Germany, 1998

3.

Standard Treatment Guidelines. Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2019

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