Neurology (RGN_028)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce the medical genetics resident to the most common problems encountered in the neurology clinic, differential diagnosis and treatment options for the most common neurological diseases.
Learning outcomes
1.Knowledge of:
- the structure of the nervous system, the most characteristic symptoms of each group of pathologies – motor neuron diseases, primary muscle diseases, polyneuropathy, neurodegenerative pathologies, etc.
-Genetic aspects of trinucleotide repeat diseases and clinical presentation of the disease.
-Inherited dementias, their differential diagnosis.
- Classification and molecular basis of neuromuscular diseases.
1.-Collect clinical and family history.
-Performs a basic neurological examination of the patient in order to be able to create a working hypothesis.
-Able to treat the results of neurophysiological examinations, imaging diagnostics and laboratory examinations.
1.After successful completion of the study course, the medical genetics resident achieves the mandatory competence.
1. Recognizes a family history that suggests an inherited neurological disease.
2. Able to recognize clinical signs in sick persons.
3. Able to develop a differential diagnosis and prepare an appropriate genetic examination plan.
4. Apply international guidelines and protocols for testing presymptomatic patients for neurodegenerative diseases.
5. Able to make timely and appropriate onward referral of patients to specialists, neurologists, psychologists, psychotherapists, physical rehabilitation specialists, etc.
