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This is one of three rotating modules in Integrated Clinical Care taken in year 4 comprising core teaching and clinical placements in Movement (Rheumatology, Trauma & Orthopaedics) and Vascular Surgery, and Digestive Health with associated Surgery (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Surgery) and Peri-Operative Care and Anaesthetics.
The aims of this module are for you to:
- gain competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis, investigation, and medical and surgical treatments of patients presenting with the common problems related to digestive health;
- gain competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis, investigation and medical and surgical treatments of patients presenting with common musculoskeletal problems and trauma;
- obtain competence in the fundamentals of surgery, and experience the culture of a surgical hospital firm;
- obtain competence in the principles of pre-, intra- and post-operative care;
- meet patients in the community with problems related to digestive health;
- movement; or post-operative care; acquire and gain confidence in undertaking basic clinical and surgical skills including accreditation on the Royal College of Surgeons of England Surgical Skills for Students course which is integrated in the module.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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