Undergrad-Handbook-2.. - School of Medicine
Undergrad-Handbook-2.. - School of Medicine
Undergrad-Handbook-2.. - School of Medicine
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Core CurriculumDetails <strong>of</strong> the obligatory knowledge and skills which you must acquire are set out below:Clinical Skills1. How to elicit an accurate and relevant history <strong>of</strong> the patient’s problems<strong>2.</strong> How to approach, communicate with, play with, wash, feed, nappy change, give medicines to,and examine infants and children3. Examination <strong>of</strong> cardiovascular system in a child (including blood pressure)4. Examination <strong>of</strong> respiratory system in a child (including ENT)5. Examination <strong>of</strong> abdomen in a child. Examination <strong>of</strong> the genitalia should only be performed inappropriate circumstances and then only in the presence <strong>of</strong> a staff chaperone. The performance<strong>of</strong> rectal examination by medical students is neither recommended nor appropriate.6. Examination <strong>of</strong> nervous system in a child (including fundi)7. Demonstration <strong>of</strong> simple developmental milestones8. Assessment <strong>of</strong> growth and puberty9. Explaining common conditions and management to parents e.g. febrile convulsions, meningitis,asthma, croup, urinary tract infection10. Counselling parents e.g. vaccination advice, nappy rash, breast feeding problems11. Recognising an ill child1<strong>2.</strong> Examination <strong>of</strong> the newborn13. Examination <strong>of</strong> skinKnowledge1. Principle paediatric medical, surgical and psychiatric problems: mode <strong>of</strong> presentation,symptoms, signs, diagnosis, etiological mechanisms and related investigations<strong>2.</strong> Principles <strong>of</strong> patient management in paediatrics3. Common paediatric medical, surgical and psychosocial emergencies & their management4. Normal development5. Normal growth and puberty6. Infant feeding and nutrition in childhood7. Immunisation8. Child health surveillance including normal development9. Family health and disability issues e.g. effect on education, SIDS, child abuse8