Curriculum Objective
Objective
Global Objectives
Global Objectives
Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe
the structure and function of joints and extra-articular soft tissues and the natural history and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.
Curriculum Block
Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Activities
Tutorial
Tags
Basic Sciences
Anatomy
Curriculum Block
Part 4
Medical Foundation 4
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Curriculum Week
Part 4
Discipline
Rheumatology
MCC Presentations
Polyarthralgia (Pain in More Than Four Joints)
McMaster Program Competencies
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.
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
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
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
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
1.9 Provide health care services to patients, families, and communities aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health
MeSH
Joints [A02.835.583]
Joint Diseases [C05.550]
Osteoarthritis [C05.550.114.606]