Module Descriptors
OSTEOPATHIC ANALYSIS OF DYSFUNCTION & DISEASE
OSTE60043
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Samuel O'Brien
Email: samuel.o'brien@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to advance students' abilities in differential diagnosis of medical disorders with particular reference to those that are likely to present in osteopathic practice. Students will learn, and to put into practice medical case history and differential diagnostic skills and link these skills to their understanding of the disease processes. The module will use case analysis as the basis for understanding medical differential diagnosis and its interface with osteopathic diagnosis.
Medical case history taking and examination, the student should be able to offer and suggest differential diagnosis in the following categories of disorders; musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary tract disorders, nervous system disorders, eye, ear, nose and throat, endocrine and metabolic disorders, blood and lymph, skin, gynaecological and obstetric disorders.
Identify radiological and imaging techniques, their application and interpretation.
Identify medical investigations pertinent to osteopathic practice
Review and consider the evidence in Medical research papers
Medical case history taking and examination, the student should be able to offer and suggest differential diagnosis in the following categories of disorders; musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary tract disorders, nervous system disorders, eye, ear, nose and throat, endocrine and metabolic disorders, blood and lymph, skin, gynaecological and obstetric disorders.
Identify radiological and imaging techniques, their application and interpretation.
Identify medical investigations pertinent to osteopathic practice
Review and consider the evidence in Medical research papers
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
Seen case-based exam 100% (1.5 hours) - a one and a half hour written paper, based on a simulated patient scenario that will have been distributed to students in advance of the assessment.
Formative Feedback / Assessment:
Students will receive a formative `Seen case-based exam¿ to complete in advance of the summative assessment, which will be assessed formatively and returned with feedback.
Seen case-based exam 100% (1.5 hours) - a one and a half hour written paper, based on a simulated patient scenario that will have been distributed to students in advance of the assessment.
Formative Feedback / Assessment:
Students will receive a formative `Seen case-based exam¿ to complete in advance of the summative assessment, which will be assessed formatively and returned with feedback.
Module Resources
Powerpoint
flipchart
anatomical models
hydraulic plinths for practical sessions.
Students will be required to bring their own clinical equipment for clinical examinations and practise- Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope, Tuning forks, Patella Hammer, Otoscope, Auroscopes
flipchart
anatomical models
hydraulic plinths for practical sessions.
Students will be required to bring their own clinical equipment for clinical examinations and practise- Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope, Tuning forks, Patella Hammer, Otoscope, Auroscopes
Module Texts
Bates B. (2008) Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and Case History Taking (8th Ed) USA. J.B. Lippincott.
Gawkrodger, D, (2007) `Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text' (3rd Ed) Churchill Livingston
Llewellyn-Jones, D. (2010) Fundamentals of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (9th ed.), USA. Mosby-Wolfe.
Longmore, M., Wilkinson I, Torok E, (2010) `Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine' (6th Ed) Oxford University Press. Mosby-Wolfe.
Lumley, J.S.P., Bouloux, P-M,G, (2001) Clinical Examination of the Patient. Arnold London.
Gawkrodger, D, (2007) `Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text' (3rd Ed) Churchill Livingston
Llewellyn-Jones, D. (2010) Fundamentals of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (9th ed.), USA. Mosby-Wolfe.
Longmore, M., Wilkinson I, Torok E, (2010) `Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine' (6th Ed) Oxford University Press. Mosby-Wolfe.
Lumley, J.S.P., Bouloux, P-M,G, (2001) Clinical Examination of the Patient. Arnold London.
Module Learning Strategies
CONTACT HOURS (45)
15 x 3 hour lectures
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (105)
Background reading - 50 hours
Assessment preparation - 55 hours
15 x 3 hour lectures
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (105)
Background reading - 50 hours
Assessment preparation - 55 hours
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must have successfully completed all Level four and five modules prior to commencement of this module unless exemption has been agreed.