MEDI 6003 Infectious Disease and Autoimmune conditions

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Credit Points 10

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Description This subject covers a structured approach to the recognition and assessment of acute and critical childhood infections commonly encountered in primary care, from common paediatric skin infections and gastroenteritis to bone and joint infections and meningitis. This subject also addresses antibiotic resistance and teaches best prescribing practices. Given the incidence and impact of paediatric skin infections globally, students will also develop a systematic approach to address health inequities experienced by children both nationally and internationally. This subject also addresses common childhood autoimmune conditions and juvenile arthritis, providing students with a systematic approach to assessment and management of these conditions.

School Medicine

Discipline Paediatrics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp

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Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

assess and diagnose common paediatric infections
use investigations aligned with ethical and professional standards to support the diagnosis of common childhood infections and autoimmune conditions
devise evidence-based management strategies
communicate effective management with parents and families and advocate for improved health outcomes at population level