I 2 cr This course emphasizes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and behavioral issues inherent in acute and chronic disease management. Nutrition education related to patient care is also emphasized. The first of two courses that cover classification, mechanism of action, toxicity and clinical use of therapeutic agents. Side effects, dose response and management will be emphasized. The course includes skills and knowledge integration of intervention and management of the acutely ill or injured patient.
Students practice physical examination of the critically injured patient.
Sexual development and sexual dysfunction are specifically examined. The course also reviews patient, family and provider issues surrounding the dying process, the concept of hospice, and advanced directives. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and behavioral issues inherent in acute and chronic disease management. Students are expected to provide appropriate health education for a wide variety of medical conditions. This is the last in the series of five Clinical Medicine courses.