Rheumatology (Clinical Training)
Semester 11th & 12th ()
Hours Practical Training 25 hours per week (for 2 weeks)
Teachers
Description
The elective course of Rheumatology is taught in small groups of students (1-5 members) during the 5th year and lasts two weeks.
Its aim is to familiarize the student with the clinical picture and the treatment of patients with diseases of the skeletal system. Emphasis is placed on medical history taking and physical examination of the skeletal system, as embodied in full physical examination of the patient. Students participate in the discussion of treatment decisions.
The course takes place at the outpatient Rheumatology Clinic and concerns scheduled appointments of patients (Monday - Thursday) and participation in training courses of the Department (Friday). After the daily outpatient clinic, an educational visit to patients of the University Hospital follows on a daily basis. For these patients has been asked Rheumatology assessment by therapists.