Module Title
Diagnosis Of Disease
Keywords
Disease, clinical analysis, data interpretation, diagnosis, multidisciplinary approach, National Health Service. |
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Prerequisites for Module
The student should be familiar with the content ot all the biology and analytical science modules presented in Stages 2 and 3 of the course (or their equivalents).
Corequisite Modules
AS4008, AS4009, AS4010, AS4064 and AS4065
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to appraise the factors involved in the diagnosis of disease.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Distinguish between normal and abnormal human health conditions on the basis of clinical and analytical data.
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Interpret clincical laboratory data to determine the nature and extent of human health disorders.
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Propose an appropriate strategy for the elucidation of a human health problem.
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Discuss the uncertainties involved in the diagnosis of disease.
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Indicative Module Content
Multifactorial aspects of disease and the multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and diagnosis of disease. The National Health Service, and private practice. Review of normal and abnormal health characteristics, genetic variation. Oncology: characteristics of benign and malignant tumours, metastasis, genetic aspects. Case studies: from biochemistry, cell pathology, immunology, haematology, human genetics, microbiology, drug use and abuse, oncology.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 10 | Tutorials/Seminars
| 30 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 60 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered mainly through student-centred activity. Clinical case studies will be supported by directed reading, tutorials and discussion. Lectures will introduce the major themes; keynote lectures from visiting speakers will illustrate the multidisciplinary approach used in the diagnosis of disease.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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There will be two elements of coursework:
(i) Group oral presentation and individual literature survey (all LOs - 40%).
(ii) Case Study Dissertation (all LOs - 60%)
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | S J Higgins, A J Turner and E J Wood, Biochemistry for the Medical Sciences - an Integrated Case Study Approach. Longman Scientific (1994).
| | 2. | J Hubbard and D Mechan, The Physiology of Health and Illness, Stanley Thornes Ltd (1997).
| | 3. | S L Mera, Pathology and Understanding Disease Prevention. Stanley Thornes Ltd. (1997)
| | 4. | Papers published in biomedicakl journals and specialist reviews.
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