GMED1001

GMED1001: Foundations of Medical Practice

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Which units require GMED1001?

GMED1001 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

GMED2008

What is GMED1001 about?

This unit introduces the doctor/patient relationship in the clinical setting. It develops a structured approach to effective communication and eliciting a patient’s history. It also introduces some aspects of physical examination, particularly observation, inspection and palpation. It applies the basic science underpinning the structure and function of body systems to clinical scenarios. It expands upon and develops further understandings related to aged care and healthy ageing, encountered during the Foundations of Medicine unit.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours8 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Medical School (1826)

Field of Education060101 General Medicine

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How this unit is taught

Fieldwork1 x 7.5 hours semesterly
Clinical Practice12 x 1.5 hour semesterly
Clinical Skills Seminar12 x 1 hour semesterly
Tutorial (PBL)14 x 2.5 hours semesterly
Clinical Seminar1 x 26 hours semesterly

Prerequisites

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B-MBBSv2Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryConcurrent