MEDI 6004 Neurology, Musculoskeletal and Surgical problems

Credit Points 10

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Description This subject introduces the key features of a comprehensive neurological examination. Clinical experts will guide the student on the important clinical features to recognise, assess and manage acute, chronic, and critical neurological disorders. This subject specifically addresses the approach to the child with weakness, headaches in children and concussion. It also addresses common surgical presentations providing students with a pathway of escalation of care. Participants will be provided with resources and advice for communicating the management plans of neurological and common surgical conditions with children, parents and carers and provide long-term surveillance and family support.

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:

assess common neurological, musculoskeletal and surgical presentations in children and young adults based on evidence-based approach
arrange appropriate neurological investigations to assist with diagnosis minimising cost to the patient and the system
formulate and communicate evidence-based management plans to maximise clinical outcomes in neurological and surgical conditions
provide long-term patient surveillance and family support for complex neurological conditions

Subject Content

Neurological examination in kids
Approach to the Child with Weakness
Seizure Mimickers in Children
Childhood Epilepsy
Headaches in Children
Hydrocephalus and Space-occupying lesions
Brain Injuries
Concussion
Common Eye Disorders in Childhood
Paediatric Dentistry
Postural Problems in Childhood
Scoliosis and Chest Deformities
The Limping Child
Common fractures and dislocations (Childhood Fractures)
Paediatric Sports Medicine
Common Surgical Problems ‘North’
Common Surgical Problems ‘South’
Child mortality and Injury prevention

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.