Curriculum Objective
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Global Objectives
Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the production of steroid hormones and to interpret the implications of steroidogenic enzyme deficiencies on embryologic development and postnatal health. Students will also have reviewed the inheritance of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, discussed related genetic counselling, and considered a patient-centered approach to caring for intersex patients.

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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology
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Basic Sciences
Embryology Genetics Reproduction
Curriculum Block
Part 3 Medical Foundation 3 Endocrinology
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Endocrinology Genetics Obstetrics and Gynecology
Longitudinal Discipline
Genetics
MCC Presentations
Genetic Concerns Abnormal Pubertal Development Congenital Anomalies, Dysmorphic Features Newborn Assessment
McMaster Program Competencies
7.1 Work with other health professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, inclusion, ethical integrity, and trust 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. 1.2 Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient 4.2 Participate in the education of patients, families, students, trainees, peers and other health professionals 5.2 Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare 4.3 Demonstrate sensitivity, honesty, and compassion in difficult conversations, including those about death, end of life, adverse events, bad news, disclosure of errors, and other sensitive topics 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment 5.4 Demonstrate respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and autonomy 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 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 1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans 8.5 Recognize that ambiguity is part of clinical health care and respond by utilizing appropriate resources in dealing with uncertainty 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. 2.6 Understand the process of the dissemination, application, and translation of new health knowledges and practices. 6.6 Coordinate patient care within the health care system relevant to a variety of clinical specialties 1.7 Counsel and educate patients and their families to empower them to participate in their care and enable shared decision-making
MeSH
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital [C16.320.033] Postnatal Care [E02.760.703.500] Genetic Counseling [N02.421.308.400]

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