Introduction to Clinical Medicine II

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. explain the multidisciplinary nature of medical practice; 2. details of general medical terms and the scope of medical subspecialties 96 3. identify components of the clinical interview; 4. identify the key ethical issues and recognise the elements of good clinical practice in contemporary medical practice; 5. describe details of advances in ethical issues in medicine; 6. address hypothetical practical ethical issues and dilemmas; and 7. conduct basic therapeutic principles as applied to common disorders.

Introduction to various health workers and their various functions, with clear emphasis on where the health team/multidisciplinary approach to patient care intersects. Introduction to basic side-room tests on urine, stool, sputum and blood. Basic therapeutic principles as applied to common disorders.