Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
FMMS6100 Continuing Medical Education
(Teaching and Learning in Primary
Care)
Introduces the student to the principles of Adult
Education .The features of the constructivist theory
of education are examined and applied to problem-based
learning. Each student assesses his/her
learning style and develops a learning contract.
FMMS6801 Epidemiology and Evidence Based
Medicine
Presents the tenets of Evidence Based Medicine
and its application to everyday practice. The role
that epidemiology plays in determining healthrelated
events is examined. Students are exposed to the appropriate
steps in clinical decision making.
FMMS6200 The Consultation and Communication
The elements of the medical consultation and the
importance of proper communication techniques are
presented. The seven communication transforming
principles of Roter and Hall are examined and the
relevance of communication to Family Medicine examined.
FMMS6700 Doctor-Patient Relationship / Ethics
The different types of Doctor-Patient Relationships
and the importance of Ethics in Medical Practice are
presented. Important virtues of the Family Physician
and various examples of contemporary ethical is-
sues are discussed.
FMMS6400 Health Promotion, Screening and Risk
Assessment
Health Promotion Concepts, Rationale and Strategies
and their application to Family Medicine Practice
are examined. The student is exposed to models
of health behaviour change and the value of equipping
individuals with skills as part of the health promotion
process.
Chronic Diseases in Primary Care
The common chronic diseases in the Caribbean-their
assessment and management in Family Medicine
Practice are explored. Special emphasis is placed
on the conditions of obesity, hypertension and diabetes
and the skills needed to assess and manage
these in a holistic way are examined. The student is
introduced to the use of protocols and guidelines in
the management of Chronic Diseases.
FMMS6600 Sexuality and STDs
The student explores techniques for discussing human
sexuality with his/her patients and diagnosing
and treating sexual problems. The diagnosing and
management of sexually transmitted diseases including
HIV are also discussed.
FMMS6500 Child and Adolescent Health
Important elements of child and adolescent care relevant
to the Family Physician are discussed. Areas
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