Course: Differential diagnostics in clinical fields

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Course title Differential diagnostics in clinical fields
Course code KFE/DDKO
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Brejcha Oldřich, MUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Syllabus - symptomatology and differential diagnostic balance in diseases of the following systems 1. Cardiovascular system - chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling... 2. Respiratory system - cough, shortness of breath... 3. Digestive system - abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation... 4. Endocrine and metabolic disorders - weight changes, fatigue, thirst... 5. Oncological diseases - fatigue, unusual swelling, unexplained weight loss... 6. Immunity disorders - frequent infections, autoimmune symptoms... 7. Hematological diseases - anemia, bleeding, bruising... 8. Urological issues - burning/cutting when urinating, blood in the urine, frequent urination... 9. Gynecological issues - menstrual disorders, pain in the lower abdomen, discharge... 10. ENT problems - hearing loss, dizziness and balance disorders, tinnitus, smell disorders, dysphagia... 11. Neurological diseases - headaches, dizziness, disorders of consciousness...

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 22 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
list individual diseases of the internal system
Skills
evaluate the basic examination of the internal system
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
will describe the typical symptomatology of the most common diseases of internal systems
Skills
performs basic differential diagnosis according to typical symptomatology
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Skills
Task-based study method
Competences
Seminar
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Test
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Classen. Diferenciální diagnóza ve schématech. Vyd. 1. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0615-6.
  • GOODMAN, C. C., HEICK, J., LAZARO, R.T. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 5. ed.. Saunders, 2017. ISBN 0323478492.


Study plans that include the course
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