The student will be able to identify and apply the principles of organizational and interpersonal management in general practice consultations; to determine and implement appropriate medical imaging prescriptions; to screen for malignant skin lesions using dermoscopy and the TADA algorithm; to analyse complex medical situations involving older patients, particularly through the use of assessment and communication tools, and to select the most appropriate management strategy in collaboration with other healthcare and social care professionals; to manage emergency situations from medical, interpersonal, and organizational perspectives; to apply the principles of appropriate and evidence-based clinical laboratory test ordering; to explore, analyse, and integrate the principles of unscheduled care management and the organization of out-of-hours medical services; to apply GDPR principles in clinical practice; and to identify and describe the fundamental principles of experimental design.
This course unit aims to deepen students’ knowledge and develop their practical and interpersonal skills across a range of general topics, including the organizational and interpersonal management of consultations, the organization of unscheduled care, the application of GDPR principles, and experimental design. It also addresses more specific topics related to the care of older patients, emergency management in general practice, the appropriate and evidence-based use of medical imaging and clinical laboratory testing, and the screening of malignant skin tumours. At the end of each workshop, students are provided with practical clinical tools that they can use in their day-to-day patient care during clinical placements.
This course unit covers specific topics related to the care of older patients, emergency management in general practice, the appropriate and evidence-based use of medical imaging and clinical laboratory testing, and the screening of malignant skin tumours. These topics are integrated with training in consultation management, the analysis of unscheduled care management, the practical application of GDPR principles, and experimental design.
Teaching is based on active, collaborative and experiential learning methods, combining expert-led sessions with practical and interactive exercises. It is jointly delivered by general practice faculty members and a range of invited experts. Among the teaching methods used, students will benefit from simulation-based learning, an educational approach that places learners in simulated situations as close as possible to their actual clinical practice. Each simulation is followed by a structured debriefing designed to identify and reflect on both technical and interpersonal learning points, within a supportive learning environment that encourages learning from mistakes.
Assessment for this course unit will be based on the following components: assignments, a written case report, and a remote open-book multiple-choice examination (MCQ) at the end of Q2. Simulation-based learning, which is used to support the topics covered in the course, will not be formally assessed. However, disrespectful behaviour towards facilitators or failure to comply with the simulation code of conduct will result in a grade penalty. In addition, decision-support tools and clinical practice tools provided following simulation sessions may be included in the assessment.
| Training | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Master in General Medicine | 1 | 2 | Yes |