Introduction to Clinical Medicine I

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge and skills in the subject of the clinical interview; 2. demonstrate sound clinical skills in both general and systemic examinations; 225 3. investigate patients with utmost prioritisation; 4. demonstrate skills to manage and prevent diseases as may be applicable; 5. identify the key ethical issues; 6. recognise the elements of good clinical practice in contemporary medical practice; 7. define basic medical terms and specific terms in various branches/sub-specialties of internal medicine; and 8. identify components of the clinical interview.

Approach to the clinical interview. Basic clinical skills and approach to the clinical examination. Demonstration on how to elicit basic physical signs. Emphasis on technique and general approach to the patient. Immunological and genetic basis of diseases. Tutorials on elementary clinical medicine with emphasis on applied basic medical sciences (including basic principles of radiology).