Propaedeutics
Propedêutica Médica
Course code: 9548305
José Manuel Feliz
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
Objectives:
- Acquiring knowledge on the basics of clinical thinking and method for adequate sign and symptom recollection.
- Acquiring medical lexicon to allow effective communication with peers and patients.
- Acquisition of knowledge about intoxication and medical emergencies.
- Boost the need for ongoing training.
- Encourage punctuality and attendance, as well as respect for colleagues and institutions.
Skills:
- Knowing and understanding the lectured topics, such as the ability to analyze, synthesize, and integrate information.
- Analyzing, interpreting, and critical and intervening discussion regarding situations related to the lectured topics.
- Applying knowledge to professional practice.
- Acquiring knowledge allowing an autonomous learning process for life.
Syllabus:
- CLINICAL HISTORY
Concept.
Importance and rules of drafting a complete medical history. - SEMIOLOGY OF MEDICAL RELEVANCE
Concept.
Etiology.
Clinical manifestations.
Diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approach. - INTOXICATION
Concept.
Etiology.
Clinical manifestations.
Diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approach.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Caetano MJA (coord.) (1977) Temas de Introdução à Clínica, Departamento de Introdução à Clínica.
- Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Jameson JL, Loscalzo (2011) Harrison, Manual de Medicina. 17th ed., Ed. Mc Graw Hill. ISBN: 9788563308597.
- Fattorusso V & Ritter O (1994) Vademecum Clinique du Diagnostic au Traitement. 13th ed., Editora Masson. ISBN: 2-225-81973-4.