Introduction to Medical Rehabilitation

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. explain the scope of his/her discipline and ethical responsibility attached to the discipline as well as history of the practice of medical rehabilitation locally and globally; 2. describe the importance and role of family input in the process of rehabilitation or healing of the patient; 3. list out the laws and regulations surrounding medical rehabilitation practice; and 4. apply the technique of using all other existing modalities for communication with the patient.

History. Ethical orientation and scope of practice of medical rehabilitation professions. Roles of medical rehabilitation in preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care. Importance of patients in health care, and patient’s family in treatment. Responsibilities of the clinician and the patient. Student/patient relationship. Respect and confidentiality. Patient care communication – Professional conduct and ethical practice. Teamwork. Listening and interviewing skills. Use and interpretation of verbal and nonverbal communication. Emotional responses to, and strategies for managing patient’s behavior and patient’s safety. Medical laws and regulation.