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535-5520-00L 3 Credits MSC , WBZ D-CHAB

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Clinical Case Studies

Klinische Kasuistiken

Lecturers & Examiners: Stefan Erni, Dr. Elvan Kut Bacs, Petra Obrist

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Abstract

The course applies the basic clinical-pharmaceutical knowledge in triage, diagnostics and therapy support (TDT) in selected clinical case studies. Students will be able to analyze patient cases from the pharmacy in terms of differential diagnosis and suggest suitable medication based on therapy guidelines or indicate when medical clarification is indicated.

Objective

Students - are able to analyze simple case studies based on their basic knowledge in therapy, diagnostics and therapy support and present, explain and discuss them in plenary sessions - evaluate clinical symptoms and illnesses and perform a differential diagnosis in the specified field - are able to explain the cause and development of the specified symptoms and recognize the most important risk and warning symptoms (red flags). - based on their knowledge of therapeutic substances, therapy guidelines and selected drugs, they are able to suggest therapy options and recognize when a referral to a medical specialist is indicated

Content

In Gruppen werden Cases zu folgenden Fachgebieten erarbeitet und alle zwei Wochen im Plenum präsentiert und besprochen: • Angiologie • Dermatologie • Diabetologie • Gastroenterologie • Infektiologie • Kardiologie • Neurologie • Ophthalmologie • Otorhinolaryngologie • Pneumologie • Rheumatologie

Resources

Lecture Notes

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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	Klinische Kasuistiken Die Lehrveranstaltung beginnt in der 3. Semesterwoche und findet alle 14 Tage statt. Termine gemäss separatem Stundenplan. Die Vorlesung findet im Fernunterricht (Zoom) statt, damit die Masterarbeit auch international durchgeführt werden kann. The lecturer will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.	Mon 09:00-12:00 (ON LI NE) 10.06 Date 09:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)	1.5 h weekly