Medicine and Surgery

Learning objectives: Communication and relationships in medicine: Develop the ability to establish an effective doctor–patient relationship (language and goals of the medical interview, the triadic relationship, the chronic patient, difficult communications, values and ethics in medicine, etc.). Medical-scientific terminology: Introduction to the correct use of specific medical terminology (general aspects and organ/system-specific terminology). Medical history (Anamnesis): Acquire knowledge and skills to systematically collect a patient’s medical history. Be able to obtain the patient’s medical history using appropriate medical terminology. Learn to identify priorities in history-taking depending on the clinical setting (inpatient ward, outpatient clinic, emergency department, etc.). Physical examination: Learn to perform a systematic physical examination in adult patients: general physical examination, measurement of vital signs, and examination of individual organs and systems (practical activities: skill lab, on mannequins, peer-to-peer, and/or in the ward). Be able to distinguish normal from pathological findings. Use appropriate medical-scientific terminology to describe findings identified during the physical examination. Semeiotics and clinical methodology: Know and be able to define the main pathological signs and symptoms related to each organ and system. Know and be able to define the main syndromic patterns. Acquire basic notions of diagnostic methodology for the different organs and systems: Application of major laboratory tests in the study of various organs and systems Application of the main instrumental diagnostic techniques in the study of various organs and systems In-depth study of pathological conditions, with particular focus on the following systems: Cardiovascular Respiratory Renal Urogenital Endocrine Gastrointestinal (digestive) system and associated organs (liver, biliary tract, pancreas, etc.) Circulatory system (aorta, supra-aortic vessels, peripheral arteries, nervous system) Breast Acid–base and fluid–electrolyte balance

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1. Amoroso A., Rossi Fanelli F. Semeiotica Medica e Metodologia Clinica - A. Delfino Editore 2. Amoroso A., et al. Semeiotica Chirurgica - Metodologia, Clinica e Terapia - A. Delfino Editore 3. Fradà G. Semeiotica Medica nell’Adulto e nell’Anziano - Piccin Editore 4. Bickley L.S. Bates. Esame obiettivo e anamnesi - Piccin-Nuova Libraria 5. Nardo B., Pata, F. Metodologia Clinica e Sistematica Medico-Chirurgica. Lezioni di Chirurgia Generale - Società Editrice Esculapio