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 medical investigations pertinent to osteopathic practice
Review and consider the evidence in Medical research papers

(Subject Benchmark Statement: Osteopathy: A,B,C,D,E, G,H,K,M)

Seen case-based exam (100%) 1 hour. Written paper, based on a simulated patient scenario that will have been distributed to students in advance of the assessment.
Assessed by Learning Outcomes 1-5)

All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module.


Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Students will be required to contribute to an in-class formative class discussion with peers.

CONTACT HOURS (54)
18 x 3 hour lectures

INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (96)
Background reading - 48 hours
Assessment preparation - 48 hours

Bates B. (2013) Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and Case History Taking (11th Ed) USA. J.B. Lippincott.
Longmore, M., Wilkinson I, Torok E, (2014) `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.

Students have access and can borrow books from any other university library participating in the SCONUL scheme.

Students must have successfully completed all Level four and five modules prior to commencement of this module unless exemption has been agreed.

1. Demonstrates considerable knowledge of human structure and function to recognise and interpret clinical signs of dysfunction for m/s and systemic presentations (OPS: A1,2,5 B1,2, D2) Analysis, Communication, Problem Solving

2. Communicates distinctly appropriate diagnostic hypotheses to explain the patient’s presenting complaint(s) and utilises osteopathic skills to develop a working diagnosis.(OPS: B3, C1, C2,3, 7,9, D1) Knowledge & Understanding, Analysis, Problem Solving

3. Has ample ability to recognise where a presenting problem may mask underlying pathologies. (OPS: B2,C2) Analysis, Enquiry, Problem Solving, Reflection

4. Has substantial knowledge of human disease that informs clinical judgement and identifies where patients may require additional or alternative investigations or treatments from another healthcare professional.(OPS: B2, C3,7) Learning, Analysis, Problem Solving

5. Keeps up to date with contemporary advice related to osteopathic healthcare and integrates it to clinical practice (OPS: A6, B4, D1, D11) Analysis, Application, Problem Solving