Curriculum Block

Objectives

• To construct differential diagnoses and management plans (for gynaecologic problems presenting to the emergency room).
• To construct the approach to dealing with an ethical dilemma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• To recognize the utility of diagnostic imaging, particularly ultrasound, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• To describe the approach to the management of patients presenting with a history of domestic violence.
• To explain the benefits and approach to breastfeeding.
• To recognize the principles and practice of prenatal diagnosis.
• To describe the relationship between psychologic issues and obstetric and gynecologic events.
• To formulate a post-operative management plan.
• To demonstrate skills required to assist at gynaecologic surgery.
• To demonstrate an ability and approach to assessing: Normal labour; Rupture of membranes; Third Trimester Bleeding; Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy.
• To perform a history of gynaecologic problems presenting to the emergency room.
• To explain intrapartum surveillance techniques and their interpretation.
• To describe the management of fetal bradycardia.
• To describe the management of shoulder dystocia.
• To describe the management of a postpartum haemorrhage.
• To select appropriate intrapartum analgesia and anaesthesia.
• To state the indications for induction and augmentation of labour.

Tags

Clerkship Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare 2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations