Introduction to Medicine
Objectives
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit
At the end of this Curricular Unit, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of "Health" and its related dimensions - The concept of "One
Health"
2. Describe the organization of the National Health System, levels of actuation and different
stakeholders
3. Identify the specific characteristics of medical practice and understand the role of doctors
in todays society. The Board, the Unions, and the Scientific Societies
4. Justify the importance of doctor-patient relationship
5. Identify the importance of teamwork - multidisciplinary team and intersectoral
cooperation
6. Demonstrate the ability to discuss the major goals of medicine, the different components
of promotion / prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation
7. Demonstrate the skills necessary for organization, systematization, and transmission of
knowledge in medicine.
8. Understand the role of the citizens in promoting and keeping health, in disease
management and participating in different decision models - Civil society and Health
General characterization
Code
107003
Credits
3
Responsible teacher
Nuno Miguel Albuquerque Castro de Almeida Cardim,SOFIA ALEXANDRA FRIAS MENDES DA GRACA POETA,SUSANA ISABEL MATEUS SANTOS
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 84
Teaching language
PT
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Available soon
Teaching method
Teaching is conducted in b-learning.
Theoretical content will be available through asynchronous e-learning process with discussion fora.
Each class group will provide a written assay on a specific theoretical theme (including a proposal
of assessment questions).
There will be a part of this unit where students will be present at health service. These visits will be
conducted in groups of 3-4 students.
Evaluation method
Distributed throughout the semester/school year, with final evaluation exam/test.
Subject matter
A. The concept of Health and health determinants - The concept of "One Health"
B. Objectives of medicine
a. Prevention and treatment of diseases, rehabilitation of patients, health promotion
C. Great issues of modern medicine
a. Medicine, science and technology, medical care, and economic factors; medicine
and globalization
D. Practice of medicine
a. The doctor and clinical practice; health research and health policies
b. The multidisciplinary team
c. Preparation for the medical profession
E. Introduction to preparation of reports and scientific papers
F. Introduction to doctor-patient relationship
G. Health services organization
H. The role of citizens, patient organizations and family - the caregiver