MEDI 6002 Gastroenterology, Urology and other specialties

Credit Points 10

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Description This subject examines gastroenterological, urological and haematological presentations commonly encountered in paediatric clinical practice. It provides students with a systematic approach to assessment and practical advice on communicating with parents and carers. This subject focuses on common conditions in primary care, including the approach to abdominal pain, nocturnal enuresis and urinary tract infections. Students learn the essential work-up and critical management for these conditions. This subject also addresses the assessment and management of anaemia, bleeding disorders and childhood malignancy. This subject includes health promotion strategies and parental education to ensure parents recognise when there is a need for emergency care.

School Medicine

Discipline Paediatrics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 6 subject

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

detect, evaluate, and assess common gastroenterological and urological presentations
use an evidence-based approach to investigation to support diagnosis
devise management strategies for common gastroenterological and urological conditions to maximise health outcomes
promote health awareness on common issues such as bedwetting and urinary tract infections in children based on Australian and international requirements for ethical conduct and professional standards

Subject Content

Approach to Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
Coeliac disease
Liver Disease in Children
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation and faecal incontinence
Chronic Diarrhoea
Abdominal Imaging
Urinary incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection and Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
Haematuria and Proteinuria
Hypertension in Children
Diabetes Mellitus
Approach to Growth Disorders in Children
Anaemia
Neutrophil and Platelet Disorders
Bruising and Bleeding in Children
Approach to Childhood Malignancy
Paediatric Palliative Care

Inherent Requirements

The inherent requirements for this subject will be the same as those for medicine programs

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/ir/inherent_requirements/inherent_requirements_for_medicine_courses

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.