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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Daina Zepa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Anatomy; Clinical medicine

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills according to the requirements of the specialty of a geriatrician and related to the social, ethical and financial aspects of population ageing.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Population ageing issues. Biomedical ethics, respect for the autonomy and rights of the elderly. Legal aspects. Financial aspects of medical care of the elderly.

Skills

1.Respect the rights of elderly patients in their work and study process, takes into consideration interests and wishes of the patient.
Assesses indications, risks and alternatives to in-patient medical care.

Competence

1.Cooperation with the patient’s family, social service representatives in developing a further patient care plan, including home care, long-term care facilities.