Gastroenterology (Pathology Clinical Pharmacology Methods of Examination and Interpretation of Data, Symptomatology and Pharmacotherapy) (ISK_236)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge in clinical areas – pathophysiology of diseases, clinical manifestations of diseases of the digestive tract, evaluation of examinations, basic methods of treatment and pharmacotherapy options for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The study module comprises an integrated learning cycle in which the student is gradually introduced to the pathological physiology of a group of diseases, clinical pharmacology, clinical manifestations, examination possibilities, interpretation of examination data, principles and types of treatment and pharmacotherapy possibilities.
Prerequisites
Human anatomy, physiology and pathology, medical biochemistry, pharmacology.
Learning outcomes
As a result of successfully completing the course, the student will have knowledge of the following:
• causes of occurrence and mechanisms of gastrointestinal diseases;
• the most frequent clinical manifestations and complications of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• gastrointestinal tract examination methods and possibilities thereof;
• basic types of treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• options for medicinal treatment of the gastrointestinal tract.
The student will be able:
• to analyse and interpret the results of digestive tract examinations;
• to evaluate patient pharmacotherapy.
The student will be able:
• in collaboration with the medical practitioners, to determine a pharmacotherapy plan for an individual patient with a gastrointestinal tract disease;
• to assess the advantages and disadvantages of pharmacotherapy methods in relation to the patient’s examination data;
• to monitor the progress of pharmacotherapy, predict side effect and plan the prevention thereof, and provide the necessary information to other medical specialists.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacy, FFMp | 2 | Master’s | Required |
