AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of the course is to provide to midwifery students a basic knowledge of the main, and most common, medical conditions managed in Internal Medicine.

The student will approach fundamental concepts concerning the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations and treatment/prevention principles of the diseases presented during the course.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is articulated in 24 hours of frontal lecture.

For admission to the examination it is required that at least 75% of the lectures have been attended.

In the event of changes in the health and epidemiological situation, lectures will be conducted remotely (Teams).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. The “Internist's approach” to the patient (introduction, patient’s history, physical examination)
2. Acute and chronic renal failure
3. Asthma
4. Hypertension
5. Diabetes
6. Atherosclerosis and related diseases (coronary disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease)
7. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
8. Bleeding Disorders
9. Sexually Transmitted Infections
10. Medical disorders during Pregnancy
11. Heart failure

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Didactic resources presented by the teacher (e.g. they will be available on the platform “Aulaweb”).

Please contact the teacher for further information.

Students with certified learning disorders or other educational needs are encouraged to contact the teachers at the beginning of the course to arrange teaching methods that, in agreement with the teaching objectives of the course, take into account the individual learning needs and provide appropriate compensative tools.