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About Study Course

ECTS:7
Course supervisor:Madara Tirzīte
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Internal medicine

Objective

To obtain knowledge of haematological, oncological, pneumological and rheumatic diseases, which includes an understanding of their pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory and radiological diagnosis, differential diagnosis, possible complications, therapy, its safety and effectiveness.To improve skills and competence to apply the acquired knowledge in work with the patient, creating a personalized care plan.Integrate acquired knowledge, skills and competences in working with the public in the health aspect

Prerequisites

Anatomy, topographical anatomy, physiology and pathological physiology of organ systems. Knowledge of biology, biochemistry, epidemiology, microbiology, histology, genetics and immunology. Physical examination methods, radiological examination methods, functional examination methods, laboratory examination methods in the context of specific pathologies. Knowledge of the causes and causal relationships of changes in the findings of examination methods. Pharmacology of medicines used in haematology, oncology, pneumonology and rheumatology. Basic principles of medical communication.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes epidemiology, main pathogenetical aspects and clinical symptoms of hematological, oncological, pneumological and rheumatic diseases.

Skills

1.Critically evaluates clinical symptoms, interprets the results of laboratory and radiological examinations and determines the diagnosis and differential diagnoses.

Competence

1.Rationally and purposefully develops a plan for examining the patient to establish a diagnosis, exclude differential diagnoses, assess the importance of comorbidities and their therapy, including by evaluating the benefits and risks of the procedures performed.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Medicine10Master'sRequired
Medicine 9Master'sRequired