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:

1. CLINICAL HISTORY
   Concept.
   Importance and rules of drafting a complete medical history.
2. SEMIOLOGY OF MEDICAL RELEVANCE
   Concept.
   Etiology.
   Clinical manifestations.
   Diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approach.
3. 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.