Dentistry

Propaedeutics1

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.