Key facts
UNE unit code: MEDI6201B
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- JMP Semester 2 - On Campus
- Peel Clinical School
- Central Coast Clinical School
- Tablelands Clinical School
- Manning Clinical School
- Hunter Clinical School
- Yes
- No
- No
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Unit information
Student enrolment is semester based, MEDI6201A (Semester 1) and MEDI6201B (Semester 2), with the delivery of the academic content occurring across the full year.
This unit is designed to prepare students for internship by supporting them to attain and demonstrate the necessary competencies. This is facilitated by embedding students alongside junior doctors in longitudinal placements. The placements involve a targeted mix of clinical contexts, including settings where care is provided to critically ill patients, as well as placement in General Practice.
Students undertake the placements and associated mandatory components throughout the calendar year, in a range of sequences. The hospital based embedded longitudinal placements are managed by each Clinical School. In these, students are expected to follow their team’s shift pattern and workload, including some out of hours commitments.
MEDI6201 A+B is partnered with the MEDI6202 A+B Pathways experience unit for Year 5 students. In the Pathways unit students complete a student negotiated placement based upon their allocated Pathway. The Pathways placement is designed in partnership between the student, the Pathway Lead, a Clinical School, and the host supervisor or organisation.
The MEDI6201 A+B unit articulates with the Medical Deans ANZ Competency Framework.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
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JMP Semester 2 | On Campus |
JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Central Coast Clinical School |
JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Hunter Clinical School |
JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Manning Clinical School |
JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Peel Clinical School |
JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Tablelands Clinical School |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Student enrolment is semester based, MEDI6201A (Semester 1) and MEDI6201B (Semester 2), with the delivery of the academic content occurring across the full year.
Students will be required to be able to access learning remotely and will require equipment that meets minimum technical specifications for reliable access. They are also required to purchase personal equipment required for clinical activity (e.g. stethoscope). Further details are available on the Joint Medical Program website.
Students must meet the following Placement Requirements:
NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
Infection Control training as directed by NSW Health, LHDs, Hospitals, and private placement providers.
Professional Behaviour Pre-Clinical Modules Parts 1 and 2.
Working with Children Check.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a patient-centred, compassionate and ethical approach to health care delivery;
- demonstrate well-developed theoretical knowledge and sound clinical reasoning skills;
- demonstrate integrated and advanced knowledge of the aetiology, pathophysiology, presentation and prognosis of common medical, surgical and psychiatric conditions;
- demonstrate integrated patient assessment, targeted history-taking, competent examination (physical and mental state), and selection of appropriate investigations for common and important presentations;
- interpret and integrate history, examination, and investigative findings to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis;
- formulate and clearly communicate a statement of the patient’s problems that integrates the biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of the patient’s presentation, is tailored to the individual and takes account of the patient’s perspective, situation and priorities;
- articulate evidence-based principles of management for common and important presentations, including the use of appropriate, evidence based therapies including pharmacological, medical, surgical, physical, nutritional, psychological, online, self-help and other tools and therapies
- screen for comorbidities including medical, surgical and psychological conditions, including psychological distress in response to illness
- discuss the cultural significance of a person’s illness and demonstrate awareness of cultural differences in response to the illness;
- apply knowledge of key health indicators and the epidemiology of mortality and morbidity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to prioritise screening, assessment and treatment;
- demonstrate respect for and embrace of the history, culture and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
- discuss the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander conceptions of health and illness, demonstrate cultural sensitivity when assessing and planning the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and consider how culture can aid in healing and recovery
- demonstrate an active commitment to cultural capability and responsive care through acknowledging one’s own cultural influences and limitations of knowledge and by identifying and advocating to redress inequity, and overt, subtle and structural racism by health professionals and systems;
- demonstrate shared decision-making, negotiation and collaboration with patients and relevant others in treatment and discharge planning;
- formulate a management plan that is culturally appropriate and which both addresses the investigation and management of illness as well as the personal, psychological and social problems that may arise from being unwell;
- communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals
- effectively communicate information to patients and carers about their condition/illness including investigation results and treatment recommendations arising from ward rounds and other team-based decision-making;
- demonstrate an understanding of the most common medical, surgical, psychiatric and psychosocial problems that require urgent assessment and treatment;
- recognise serious illness and the deteriorating patient;
- perform common emergency and lifesaving procedures, such as caring for the unconscious patient and CPR within appropriate scope of practice;
- comply with workplace healthcare documentation requirements in an accurate and timely manner;
- advocate for patients, especially those with vulnerabilities or special needs;
- apply the principles of ethics related to healthcare and the care of patients, and the legal responsibilities (including mandatory reporting frameworks) with regarding patients with medical, surgical or mental conditions;
- demonstrate awareness of health systems factors that may impact optimal care for individuals and identify potential mitigation strategies and contribute to a culture of safety and improvement in the healthcare system;
- demonstrate a global and community focus on healthcare delivery and advocate for positive change in healthcare;
- demonstrate self-awareness, the capacity for self-reflection and a plan for self-care;
- describe and apply the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest level throughout a professional career; and
- function effectively as an embedded member in a health care team, involving collaboration and cooperation with other team members, understanding the role of each member and accepting personal accountability.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Assessment Task | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. | |
Case Based Discussions | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. | |
Clinical Placement ePortfolio | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement - Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. | |
Clinical and Professional Conduct Reports | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass assessment item to pass the course. | |
Individual Learning Plan | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. | |
Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCE) | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course | |
Online Prescribing Assessment | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course | |
Quality in Healthcare Improvement Assessment | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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