Clinical and diagnostic scientific-medical methodology and human sciences Single channel

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: PAOLO MERCANTINI

Module 1: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement

Activity type
Emergenze medico-chirurgiche, Fisiopatologia, metodologia clinica, propedeutica clinica e sistematica medico-chirurgica, Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
SSD
MED/09, MED/09, MED/09
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
3
Hours distribution
24 classroom hours, 25 training hours
Lecturers
SPERANZA DONATELLA RUBATTU
CARMINE SAVOIA
FLAVIA DEL PORTO
SEVERINO PERSECHINO
PIETRO FRANCIA
MARIA BEATRICE MUSUMECI
GIORGIO SESTI
ROBERTO ALBERTO DE BLASI
LAURA TAFARO
ALLEGRA BATTISTONI
MARILIA CARABOTTI
ANTONIO MARTOCCHIA
Noemi Calabrò
MICHELA D'ASCANIO
ALESSANDRA PAGLIUCA
DANILO MICHELE MALENA
CHIARA MARIA ASSUNTA CEFALO
GIANLUCA ESPOSITO
DAMIANO MAGRI'

Module 2: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine

Activity type
Clinica generale medica e chirurgica, Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
SSD
MED/09, MED/09
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
4
Hours distribution
24 classroom hours, 50 training hours
Lecturers

Module 3: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system

Activity type
Fisiopatologia, metodologia clinica, propedeutica clinica e sistematica medico-chirurgica
SSD
MED/10
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
ALBERTO RICCI

Module 4: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork

Activity type
Formazione clinica interdisciplinare e medicina basata sulle evidenze
SSD
MED/45
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
MARCO DI MUZIO

Module 5: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement

Activity type
Inglese scientifico e abilità linguistiche, informatiche e relazionali, pedagogia medica, tecnologie avanzate e a distanza di informazione e comunicazione
SSD
INF/01
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
BASILE PAPASPYROPOULOS

Module 6: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics

Activity type
Clinica generale medica e chirurgica, Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
SSD
MED/18, MED/18
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
2
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours, 25 training hours
Lecturers
GIUSEPPE NIGRI
AUGUSTO LOMBARDI
PAOLO AURELLO
NICCOLO' PETRUCCIANI
FRANCESCO D'ANGELO
GIANFRANCO SILECCHIA
PAOLO MERCANTINI
MARCO YUSEF
GUIDO PASCARELLA
MARCELLO GASPARRINI
PAOLO TRIVERI
ANNA TALLERINI
FRANCESCO SAVERIO MARI

Module 7: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine

Activity type
Fisiopatologia, metodologia clinica, propedeutica clinica e sistematica medico-chirurgica
SSD
MED/11
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers

Module 8: Diagnostic imaging

Activity type
Discipline radiologiche e radioterapiche
SSD
MED/36
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
3
Hours distribution
36 classroom hours
Lecturers

Module 9: Scientific english

Activity type
Inglese scientifico e abilità linguistiche, informatiche e relazionali, pedagogia medica, tecnologie avanzate e a distanza di informazione e comunicazione
SSD
L-LIN/12
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
PAOLO MERCANTINI

Module 10: Informatics in clinical activity

Activity type
Clinica generale medica e chirurgica, Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
SSD
MED/18, MED/18
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
2
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours, 25 training hours
Lecturers

Objectives

General Objectives of the integrated course
To learn the methods for a correct communication with the patient based on observation, listening and dialogue.
To evaluate the compliance of the patient who applies the healthcare structure and claims full recognition of the right health and quality of life.
To learn the standards for a correct patient interview.
To be able to perform a complete medical examination.
To know the dimension of a disease phenomenon, its profile, its physiognomy, its physiopathological aspects, in the way and in the form in which it really presents to healthcare operators by means of a deductive clinical approach based on the analysis of the problems, the individualization of the priorities and the sifter of the diagnostic hypotheses.
To know the physical and instrumental examinations and the laboratory tests with the main objective of a correct methodological and diagnostic itinerary for the diseases of: Hematopoietic apparatus, Respiratory apparatus, Cardiovascular apparatus, Digestive apparatus, Genitourinary apparatus, Endocrine apparatus, Muscular and Skeletal apparatus, Nervous system.

Specific Objectives of the integrated course
Knowledge and understanding: this course aims at providing the fundamentals of phisical and instrumental semiology and the ability to interpret the results of instrumental exams.
Applying knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge to specific diagnostic itineraries.
Making judgement: students will be able to independently execute steps towards a diagnosis and critically interpret the results of medical exams.
Communication skills: this course will provide students with the means to effectively communicate to patients and their families so as to establish a relationship of mutual trust and respect.
Learning skill: this course will encourage and enable students to draw from different disciplines in order to better understand the material covered.

Learning outcomes

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
demonstrate knowledge and understanding that extend and/or reinforce those typically associated with the first cycle and allow for the elaboration and/or application of original ideas, often in a research context.
solve problems in new or unfamiliar fields, placed in broader (or interdisciplinary) contexts, related to the respective field of study.
integrate knowledge and manage complexity; formulate judgments even in the presence of limited or incomplete information; reflect on the social and ethical responsibilities associated with the application of certain knowledge and judgments.
communicate knowledge by being able to illustrate the processes that led to their acquisition to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
study in a self-directed or autonomous way, being able to anticipate new and unforeseen developments of the discipline of specialization. Being able to conceive and develop a project, bringing it to fruition successfully, within the set time limits.


Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
At the end of the Course the student will be able to:
understand the role of Evidence Based Practice;
be able to apply EBP recommendations;
be able to use the most common nursing procedures for clinical practice.


Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Prerequisites

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
It appears USEFUL and important to have basic knowledge of the anatomy of the respiratory system and the physiological mechanisms that regulate breathing.



Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
Basic knowledge of medical-scientific literacy and knowledge of anatomy-pathology and medical and surgical semeiotics.


Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Programme

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
Semeiotics and diagnostics in diseases of the respiratory system
Airway defense mechanisms
Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System, Cyanosis, Dyspnoea, Cough, Sputum, Hemophthoea, Atelectasis,
Thoracentesis
Acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency



Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
Core Curriculum
The use of Best Practice to promote multidisciplinary integration;
The strength of evidence and the degree of recommendation;
EBM and EBN as a strategy and operational methodology to find answers to knowledge needs arising from care activities;
Safety: Infection prevention (EBP);
Safety: The use of personal protective equipment (EBP);
Safety: Bladder catheter management (Best Practice);
Safety: The management of peripheral intravascular devices (Best Practice);
Safety: Peripheral naso-gastric tube management and placement (Best Practice).



Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Books

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
Manuale di pneumologia di E. M. Clini, G. Pelaia - Edises
Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio
di Pierachille Santus, Dejan Radovanovic - Idelson-Gnocchi
Harrison. Principi di medicina interna. Con e-book (prodotto in più parti di diverso formato)
di J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci, Dennis L. Kasper - CEA – 2021



Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
- Di Muzio M. Manuale di procedure infermieristiche basate sulle evidenze – Seconda Edizione; Casa Editrice EdiSES; 2021 Napoli
- Supplementary teaching material available on the Moodle 2 Sapienza at the following link: https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=8302



Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Bibliography

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
N/D
Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
N/D
Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Lessons mode

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
Frontal lessons will be held, for some courses practical exercises in the department and in the laboratories of respiratory physiopathology and thoracic endoscopy



Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
The teaching will be carried out through frontal lessons with the aim of providing the student with the fundamental notions of the core curriculum. Skill lab activities are also foreseen at the gestural laboratories for the deepening of some clinical-assistance procedures that will allow the student to get in touch with the internship and working activity of the ward and in the patient's home.


Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Frequency

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
You must attend at least 80% of the scheduled lessons. Attendance will be noted by signing.




Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
N/D
Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Exam mode

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
oral evaluation


Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
Integrated into the general examination


Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Example exam questions

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
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Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system
To pass the exam, the student must obtain a mark of at least 18/30. The student must demonstrate that he has acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics of the respiratory system diseases analyzed during the lessons. To obtain the score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered.


Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork
N/D
Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

Arguments

Module: Internal medicine - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: Internal medicine - clinical and instrumental semeiotics - gender health and medicine
N/D
Module: Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system



Module: Nursing: inter-professional teamwork

  • The use of best practices to promote multidisciplinary integration. The strength of evidence and the degree of recommendation. 

  • From Research to Practice. Safety: Infection prevention (EBP). The use of personal protective equipment (EBP).

  • From Research to Practice. Vital Signs: General Points (EBP) and Additional Vital Signs.

  • Safety: Bladder catheter management (Best Practice).Safety: Management of Peripheral Intravascular Devices (Best Practice).

  • Management: Multidisciplinary practical guidelines for gastrointestinal access for enteral nutrition and decompression



Module: General surgery - patient history and narrative medicine - physical examination - clinical reasoning and judgement
N/D
Module: General surgery - clinical and instrumental semeiotics
N/D
Module: Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases - gender health and medicine - narrative medicine
N/D
Module: Diagnostic imaging
N/D
Module: Scientific english
N/D
Module: Informatics in clinical activity
N/D

  • Academic year2026/2027
  • Degree program to which the course belongsMedicine and Surgery - Roma Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea
  • Mandatory presenceYes
  • Languageita
  • CFU19 CFU, distributed among 10 integrated didactic modules
  • Total duration293 hours