Curriculum Block

Objectives

• Explain the initiation and propagation of normal labour and delivery.
• Describe the mechanisms of normal labour and the puerperium period.

• Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to explain the mechanisms of labour and normal labour progression as well as describe the factors that affect normal labour.

Assessments

• Medical Foundation 3

• MF3 CAE 3

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Anatomy Physiology Reproduction 2010 Medical Foundation 3 Part 3 Reproduction and Pregnancy Week 3 Part 3 Week 7 Obstetrics and Gynecology Intrapartum and Postpartum Care Pelvic Pain 1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests. 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment 1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans 1.7 Counsel and educate patients and their families to empower them to participate in their care and enable shared decision-making 1.8 Provide appropriate referral of patients including ensuring continuity of care throughout transitions between providers or settings, and following up on patient progress and outcomes 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 4.1 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and sociocultural backgrounds 4.2 Participate in the education of patients, families, students, trainees, peers and other health professionals 6.1 Understand the systems of healthcare, including federal, provincial, municipal and local, and the influences they have on the health of individuals and populations 6.3 Advocate for quality patient care and optimal patient care systems that support patient- and population-centred care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable 6.6 Coordinate patient care within the health care system relevant to a variety of clinical specialties 7.1 Work with other health professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, inclusion, ethical integrity, and trust 7.2 Use the knowledge of one’s own role and the roles of other health professionals to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of the patients and populations served 7.3 Communicate with other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports the maintenance of health and the provision of healthcare in individual patients and populations Amniotic Fluid [A16.254.072] Anesthesia, Epidural [E03.155.086.131] Anesthesia, Obstetrical [E03.155.364] Fetal Development [G08.686.784.170.157] Fetal Monitoring [E01.370.378.230] Labor Onset [G08.686.784.769.326.500] Labor Pain [C10.597.617.515] Labor Stage, First [G08.686.785.760.769.326.500.080] Labor Stage, Second [G08.686.785.760.769.326.500.090] Labor Stage, Third [G08.686.785.760.769.326.500.110] Labor, Obstetric [G08.686.784.769.326] Meconium [A12.459.529] Natural Childbirth [G08.686.784.769.490.249] Parturition [G08.686.784.769.490] Pelvis [A01.923.600] Uterine Contraction [G08.686.784.769.326.700]