Module Code - Title:
BM4054
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OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module based predominantly on an apprenticeship model in the clinical setting aims to develop students knowledge of common medical conditions and clinical presentations in the area of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The module builds on the foundation modules in Knowledge of Health & Illness 1 & 2 and Clinical & Anatomical Skills 1 & 2. In addition to the acquisition of new knowledge in a clinical setting, students will apply their existing knowledge of health & disease to the solution of clinical problems. Though the emphasis in this module is on the clinical sciences, there will also be a continuing exposure to and integration with the basic sciences.
Syllabus:
This module is outcome driven in that teaching and learning is directed at the attainment of competence in the diagnosis and management of a range of problems commonly encountered in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. There are 21 such conditions and these are provided in the appendix (H) to this module.
For each condition students will develop knowledge of common causes and classifications; incidence and prevalence; pathogenesis and pathophysiology; clinical features and characteristic findings from investigations; differential diagnoses; clinical course; management principles; prognosis and prevention. In the hospital setting students students work with medical practitioners and unit teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings for a period of 7 weeks. They participate in a range of clinical activities, attend lectures, clinical skills sessions and tutorials and undertake self directed learning.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Students must demonstrate competence in the diagnosis and management of a range of problems commonly encountered in Obstetrics/Gynaecology. In all there are 21 such conditions (see appendix) For each condition students will develop knowledge of common causes; incidence and prevalence; pathogenesis and pathophysiology; clinical features and characteristic findings from investigations; differential diagnoses; clinical course; management principles; prognosis and prevention. In the clinical attachments students work with practitioners and unit teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will participate in a range of clinical activities, attend tutorials, journal clubs and undertake self directed learning.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Students must:
Demonstrate an appreciation of the behavioural sciences in relation to medicine
Demonstrate those attitudes that are essential for ethical and professional behaviour
Promote disease prevention in the areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Demonstrate self-awareness and self-care, including the ability to function as a team member
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
In the clinical setting involving real patients students must demonstrate competence in a range of clinical skills relevant to the clinical discipline of Obstetrics/Gynaecology
In particular students must:
Demonstrate proficiency in communicating with and taking a history from female patients.
Demonstrate proficiency in communicating with other health professionals.
Demonstrate proficiency in communicating as a patient advocate
Perform a competent physical examination on women
Interpret results from history taking, physical examination and investigations
Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and managing common obstetric and gynaecologic conditions, including the recognition and management of common obstetric emergencies
Demonstrate proficiency in catheterising a female patient
Demonstrate proficiency at scrubbing up for surgical and sterile procedures
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Australian Medical Council (2003)
Anthology of Medical Conditions
, Canberra: Australian Medical Council
Talley NJ and O Connor S. (2001)
Clinical Examination: A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis. 4th ed.
, Sydney: MacLennan and Petty
Beischer NA, Mackay EV. (1998)
Obstetrics and the Newborn: An Illustrated Text. 3rd ed.
, Sydney: WB Saunders
Enkin, M and Keirse, M (2000)
A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth. 3rd ed.
, Oxford University Press
James, M et al (1999)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Problem-Solving Approach
, Saunders
Llewellyn-Jones D. (1999)
Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 7th ed.
, London: Mosby
Mackay EV, Beischer NA, Pepperell R and Wood C. (1992)
Illustrated Textbook of Gynaecology 2nd ed.
, Sydney: WB Saunders
Other Relevant Texts:
Beckman, C R B (1998)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 3rd ed.
, Williams and Wilkins
Rymer, J (1994)
Gynaecology and Obstetrics
, Churchill Livingstone
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Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Amanda.Cotter@ul.ie