Module Code - Title:
BM4064
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PAEDIATRICS
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 Paediatrics.
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 Paediatrics. There are 70 such conditions and these are provided in the appendix (I) 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 Paediatrics. In all there are 70 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. Students will also develop an understanding of normal/abnormal growth and development from conception to maturity. In the clinical attachments students work with paediatricians 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:
Identify the potential psychological impact of illness, disease and/or disability on a child, their family and the community.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the behavioural sciences in relation to paediatric medicine
Demonstrate those attitudes that are essential for ethical and professional behaviour
Explain the importance of health promotion and disease prevention in relation to paediatric illness
Demonstrate critical reasoning
Be able to apply evidence to clinical decision making
Examine and defend the role of the Doctor within the Health Service and society
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 Paediatrics
In particular students must:
Demonstrate proficiency in communicating with and taking a history from children and their families.
Conduct a full history and examination on a child
Demonstrate competence in diagnosing common paediatric conditions
Demonstrate an awareness of how to manage common paediatric conditions that present in, and are managed in, the primary care setting
Recognise other paediatric disorders and undertake first line management and appropriate referral.
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
Behrman RE, Kliegman RM and Jenson HB. (2003)
Nelson Textbook of Paediatrics 17th ed.
, WB Saunders
Beischer NA and Mackay EV. (1998)
Obstetrics and the Newborn: An Illustrated Text 3rd ed
, Sydney: WB Saunders
Hull D and Johnston D. (1999)
Essential Paediatrics 4th ed.
, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Lissauer T and Clayden G. (2001)
Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics
, Mosby
Robinson MJ and Roberton DM. (2002)
Practical Paediatrics 5th ed.
, Melbourne: Churchill Livingstone
Rudolf M and Levene M. (2006)
Paediatrics and Child Health. 2nd ed
, Blackwell
Ryan S, Gregg J. and Patel L. (2003)
Core Paediatrics: A Problem Solving Approach
, Hodder and Stoughton
Taeusch, H William, Ballard, Roberta A. Gleason and Christina A. (2002)
Averys Diseases of the Newborn 8th ed.
, Elsevier
Other Relevant Texts:
Winrow, A P (1994)
100 Paediatric Picture Tests
, Churchill Livingstone
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Clodagh.OGorman@ul.ie