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Abstract

Basic training on and around patients with practical confrontation. The path of acute patients from patient presentation, through triage and diagnostics to therapy.

Objective

Students will be able to understand the medical-clinical way of thinking for the diagnosis and treatment of acute patients. They complete the change of perspective from the molecular mechanism of action of drugs to the treatment of patients in all its complexity. Using real patient examples, students acquire exemplary knowledge in diagnostics and triage as well as therapy selection and therapy support. They consolidate their understanding of the importance of pharmaceutical care before and after hospitalization.

Content

Einblick in die allgemeine praktische Medizin mit ihren verschiedenen Schnittstellen und den Entscheidungsgrundlagen. Klinische Kasuistiken aus verschiedenen Bereichen der Inneren Medizin, inklusive Notfallmedizin. Einführung in die klinische Denkweise (Ansprache von Patienten, Anamnese, Fragetechniken, Triage) anhand von Patientenvorstellungen. Kennenlernen von einfachen, nicht-invasiven Untersuchungen, mit besonderem Augenmerk auf Triage und Red-Flags. Verständnis und Interpretation von diagnostischen und klinischen Methoden und Parametern.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Clinical Trainings No time listed 40 h semesterly

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