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MBBS DegreeFaculty of Faculty of Medical, Health & Clinical SciencesMedicine & Surgery
FAM 501: Family Medicine, Primary Health Care & Health Systems Management (500 Level)
Principles and practice of family medicine, person-centered consultation, management of undifferentiated illnesses, chronic multimorbidity, and health systems leadership.
Course Overview
Principles and practice of family medicine, person-centered consultation, management of undifferentiated illnesses, chronic multimorbidity, and health systems leadership. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Principles & Philosophy of Family Medicine: Generalist Approach,...
What You'll Learn
- Conduct patient-centered clinical consultations incorporating the biopsychosocial model and ICE (Ideas, Concerns, Expectations).
- Manage early undifferentiated clinical presentations using watchful waiting, safety netting, and rational investigation.
- Formulate comprehensive chronic disease management plans for elderly patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
- Assess family structure, dynamics, and caregiver burden using the Family APGAR tool and genogram.
- Explain referral pathways, continuity of care, and primary healthcare (PHC) administration in Nigeria.
Requirements
- Passing of 400L Core Clinical Sciences
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
Open-access academic curriculum. All foundational lectures available to read free.
8 Chapters
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1. Principles & Philosophy of Family Medicine: Generalist Approach, Continuity of Care & Person-Centered Medicine: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
FAM 501 • 500L • Family Medicine • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Principles & Philosophy of Family Medicine: Generalist Approach, Continuity of Care & Person-Centered Medicine: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: FAM 501: Family Medicine, Primary Health Care & Health Systems Management (500 Level) • Com...
2. Principles & Philosophy of Family Medicine: Generalist Approach, Continuity of Care & Person-Centered Medicine: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
FAM 501 • 500L • Family Medicine • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Principles & Philosophy of Family Medicine: Generalist Approach, Continuity of Care & Person-Centered Medicine: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: FAM 501: Family Medicine, Primary Health Care & Health Systems Management (500 Level) • MDCN...
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3. Principles & Philosophy of Family Medicine: Generalist Approach, Continuity of Care & Person-Centered Medicine: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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Course Includes
8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level advanced
Taught in English
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Category: University - Medicine & Surgery
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