CODE | MDS4036 | ||||||
TITLE | Neurology and Ophthalmology | ||||||
UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||
MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||
DEPARTMENT | Faculty of Medicine and Surgery | ||||||
DESCRIPTION | The study-unit builds upon the neurosciences, principally neuroanatomy and neurophysiology (Years 1&2). It addresses clinical neurology, integrated with pathological and therapeutic correlates. This will involve exposure to clinical cases, investigations and therapeutic measures. Study-unit Aims: - To introduce clinical neurology to students who have already acquired proficiency in clinical neuroanatomy, clinical neurophysiology, general pathology, and basic clinical methods; - To present an integrated approach involving the clinical disciplines, pathology, and clinical pharmacology as a reflection of actual day-to-day clinical practice; - To provide guidance for the acquisition of knowledge of the theory of neurology and its application in a clinical setting; - To provide an order of priority and a theoretical complement to the acquisition of clinical skills; - Provide details on the mode of action and clinical use of various classes of drugs used in specific neurological conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, and other movement disorders; - Use formal lectures and tutorials to enhance case-based learning and provide an understanding of drug safety. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply the knowledge gained through the study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to clinical neurological and ophthalmological practice; - Outline a clinical appreciation of the common neurological conditions including Cerebro-Vascular Accidents, Epilepsy, Parkinsonism, Multiple Sclerosis, and cerebral/spinal space-occupying lesions; - Outline a clinical appreciation of the common ophthalmological conditions including ophthalmic infections and glaucoma; - Describe the aetiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and morphology of neurological and ophthalmological conditions; - Describe the investigative tools, biochemical and radiological, available to investigate neurological and ophthalmological conditions; - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles involved in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics of medications used in various neurological and ophthalmological conditions [particularly those related to including Epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, conjunctivitis and glaucoma]; - Prescribe appropriate medication for neurological and ophthalmological conditions based on a knowledge of the clinical consequences and complications of the clinical state. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Communicate with a patient by taking a structured neurological and ophthalmological history; - Carry out a basic neurological and ophthalmological examination; - Perform fundoscopy and interpret the findings in the clinical context; - Interpret common symptoms and signs in terms of possible underlying neurological and ophthalmological pathology; - Plan and interpret appropriate biochemical and radiological investigations to help manage specific neurological and ophthalmological conditions; - Propose and discuss an appropriate management plan with the patient and relatives for common; - Advice and discuss the rationale and practicalities of a basic management plan, including rehabilitation in common neurological and ophthalmological conditions; - Prescribe and discuss appropriate pharmacological agents for specific neurological and ophthalmological conditions based on principles of pharmacokinetics. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Textbooks as suggested for the whole three-year teaching programme in Medicine. Specific Neurology textbooks will be suggested in due course: Main Texts - Douglas, G., Nicol, F., & Robertson, C. (2005), ‘Macleod’s Clinical Examination’ - Jarman, P. (Ed.). (2012), ‘Neurological Disease’, in Kumar, P., Clark, M. L. (2012), ‘Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine’ - Longmore, M., Wilkinson, I., Davidson, E., Foulkes, A., Mafi, A. R. (Eds.). (2014), ‘Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine’ (9th ed.) - Khaw, P.T., Shah, P. and Elkington, A.R. (2004), ‘ABC of Eyes’, 4th edition - Sihota, R., Tandon, R. and Parsons, J.H. (2020), ‘Parsons’ diseases of the eye’. |
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STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study, Placement & Tutorial | ||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |