Curriculum Objective
Objective
Global Objectives
Upon completion of this case, students will be able to explain calcium homeostasis. They will also review the basics of autosomal dominant inheritance and the use of molecular genetic testing for the diagnosis of MEN2A.

Curriculum Block

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2
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Tutorial

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Archived
Archived
Basic Sciences
Genetics
CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert
Curriculum Block
Part 2 Medical Foundation 2
Curriculum Week
Part 2
Discipline
Endocrinology Genetics
MCC Presentations
Genetic Concerns Neck Mass, Goiter, Thyroid Disease Hypertension
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 8.3 Develop the ability to use self-awareness of knowledge, skills, and emotional limitation to seek help appropriately 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 4.4 Demonstrate insight and understanding about emotions and human responses to emotions that allow one to develop and manage interpersonal interactions, including the ability to manage one’s own interpersonal responses 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 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment 2.5 Apply principles of socio-behavioural sciences to the provision of patient care, including assessment of the impact of psychosocial and cultural influences on health, disease, care-seeking, care concordance, care adherence and barriers to and attitudes toward care. 1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
MeSH
Homeostasis [G07.410] Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a [C04.588.322.400.505] Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary [C16.320.700] Calcium [D01.268.552.100] Genetic Testing [E01.370.225.562]

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