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This collection of documents serves as a complete foundational curriculum for medical students, covering the language, history, clinical skills, and ethical obligations of the profession. The Medical Terminology section acts as the linguistic primer, breaking down complex medical terms into three components—roots, prefixes, and suffixes—to help students decode the vocabulary of major body systems, from gastritis (stomach inflammation) to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart). Complementing this vocabulary is the Origins and History of Medical Practice, which provides a macro-view of the healthcare landscape, tracing the evolution from ancient healers to modern integrated systems and outlining the business challenges like the "perfect storm" of rising costs and policy changes. The Fundamentals of Medicine Handbook then translates this knowledge into practical action, guiding students through patient-centered interviewing, physical examinations, and specific assessments for geriatrics, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Finally, the Good Medical Practice document establishes the moral and legal framework, emphasizing cultural safety, informed consent, and the mandatory duty to protect patients and report colleagues. Together, these texts provide the vocabulary, the context, the technical tools, and the ethical compass required to become a competent physician.
Key Topics and Headings
I. Medical Terminology (The Language of Medicine)
Word Structure: The three parts: Root (central meaning, e.g., Cardio), Prefix (subdivision, e.g., Myo), and Suffix (condition/procedure, e.g., -itis).
Descriptive Terms:
Colors: Erythr/o (red), Leuk/o (white), Cyan/o (blue), Melan/o (black).
Directions: Endo (inside), Epi (upon), Sub (below), Peri (around).
System-Specific Vocabulary:
Circulatory: Hem/o (blood), Vas/o (vessel), Hypertension (high BP).
Digestive: Gastr/o (stomach), Hepat/o (liver), -enter (intestine).
Respiratory: Pneum/o (lung), Rhino (nose), -pnea (breathing).
Urinary: Nephr/o (kidney), Cyst/o (bladder), -uria (urine condition).
Nervous: Encephal/o (brain), Neur/o (nerve), -plegia (paralysis).
Musculoskeletal: Oste/o (bone), My/o (muscle), Arthr/o (joint).
Reproductive: Hyster/o (uterus), Orchid/o (testis), -para (birth).
II. History and Systems (The Context)
Historical Timeline: From 2600 BC (Imhotep) to the modern era (DNA sequencing, ACA).
Practice Management: The "Eight Domains" including Finance, HR, Risk Management, and Governance.
The "Perfect Storm": The collision of rising costs, policy changes, consumerism, and technology.
Practice Structures: Solo vs. Group vs. Integrated Delivery Systems (IDS).
III. Clinical Skills (The Practice)
Interviewing:
Patient-Centered (Year 1): Empathy, open-ended questions, understanding the story.
Doctor-Centered (Year 2): Specific symptoms, closing the diagnosis.
History Taking:
HPI: The "Classic Seven Dimensions" of symptoms (Onset, Precipitating factors, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Setting, Timing).
Review of Systems (ROS): A head-to-toe checklist of symptoms.
Physical Exam: Standardized approach from Vitals to Neurological checks.
Special Populations:
Geriatrics: ADLs vs. IADLs, MMSE (Cognitive), DETERMINE (Nutrition).
Pediatrics: Developmental milestones (Gross motor, Fine motor, Speech, etc.).
OB/GYN: Gravida/Para definitions.
IV. Professionalism & Ethics (The Code)
Core Values: Altruism, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence.
Cultural Safety: Acknowledging diversity (specifically the Treaty of Waitangi in NZ context).
Patient Rights: Informed consent, confidentiality, privacy.
Professional Boundaries: No treating self/family; no sexual relationships with patients.
Duty to Report: Mandatory reporting of impaired colleagues or unsafe conditions.
Study Questions
Terminology: Break down the medical term Osteomyelitis. What are the root, suffix, and combined meaning?
Terminology: If a patient has Cyanosis, what does the prefix Cyan/o indicate, and what does the condition look like?
History: What are the "Eight Domains of Medical Practice Management," and why is "Systems-based Practice" a key ACGME competency?
Clinical Skills: Describe the difference between Patient-Centered Interviewing and Doctor-Centered Interviewing. In which year of school is each typically emphasized?
Clinical Skills: A patient describes their chest pain as "crushing" and radiating to the left arm. Which of the Seven Dimensions of a Symptom are these?
Geriatrics: Explain the difference between an ADL (Activity of Daily Living) and an IADL (Instrumental Activity of Daily Living). Give one example of each.
Ethics: According to the Good Medical Practice document, what are a doctor's obligations regarding Cultural Safety?
Ethics: You suspect a colleague is intoxicated while on duty. What are your mandatory reporting obligations?
OB/GYN: Define the terms Gravida, Para, Nulligravida, and Primipara.
Systems Thinking: The "Perfect Storm" in healthcare involves the difficult balance of Cost, Access, and Quality. Why is this balance difficult to maintain?
Easy Explanation
The Four Pillars of Medicine
To understand these documents, imagine building a house. You need four main things:
The Bricks (Terminology): Before you can practice, you have to speak the language. The Medical Terminology document teaches you the "Lego blocks" of medical words. If you know that -itis means inflammation and Gastr means stomach, you automatically know what Gastritis is. You don't have to memorize every word; you just learn the code.
The Blueprint (History & Systems): The Origins and History document explains where medicine came from and where it fits today. It’s not just about healing; it’s a business with bosses (administrators), rules (laws like the ACA), and challenges (rising costs). You need to know how the "system" works to navigate it.
The Tools (Fundamentals Handbook): The Fundamentals document is your toolkit. It teaches you how to do the job. How do you talk to a patient? (Interviewing). How do you check their heart? (Physical Exam). How do you check if an old person is eating right or remembering things? (Geriatric screenings).
The Building Code (Ethics): The Good Medical Practice document is the rulebook. It doesn't matter how smart you are or how good your tools are if the house is unsafe. This document tells you: "Don't sleep with your patients," "Respect their culture," "Keep their secrets," and "If your coworker is dangerous, you must tell someone."
Presentation Outline
Slide 1: Introduction – The Complete Medical Foundation
Overview of the four pillars: Language, History, Skills, and Ethics.
Slide 2: Medical Terminology – Decoding the Language
The Formula: Prefix + Root + Suffix.
Example: Myocarditis (Muscle + Heart + Inflammation).
Directional Terms: Sub- (below), Endo- (inside), Epi- (above).
Colors: Erythr- (Red), Leuk- (White), Cyan- (Blue).
Slide 3: Terminology by System
Respiratory: Pneumonia (Lung condition), Tachypnea (Fast breathing).
Digestive: Gastritis (Stomach inflammation), Hepatomegaly (Large liver).
Urinary: Nephritis (Kidney inflammation), Dysuria (Painful urination).
Nervous/Musculoskeletal: Neuropathy (Nerve disease), Arthritis (Joint inflammation).
Slide 4: The Healthcare System & History
Evolution: From Ancient Egypt to Modern High-Tech Systems.
Management: The 8 Domains (Finance, HR, Governance, etc.).
The "Perfect Storm": Balancing Cost, Access, and Quality.
Workforce: MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs working together.
Slide 5: Clinical Skills – Communication
Year 1 (Patient-Centered): Focus on empathy, listening, and the patient's "story."
Year 2 (Doctor-Centered): Focus on medical facts, diagnosis, and specific symptoms.
Informed Consent: The legal requirement to explain risks/benefits clearly.
Slide 6: Clinical Skills – The Assessment
History Taking: Using the 7 Dimensions to describe pain (OPQRST).
Physical Exam: Standard Head-to-Toe approach.
Documentation: Keeping accurate, secure records.
Slide 7: Special Populations
Geriatrics: Assessing ADLs (Bathing/Dressing) vs. IADLs (Shopping/Managing money). Screening for Dementia (MMSE).
Pediatrics: Tracking milestones (Motor skills, Speech, Social interaction).
OB/GYN: Understanding pregnancy history (Gravida/Para).
Slide 8: Ethics & Professionalism
Core Values: Altruism, Integrity, Accountability.
Cultural Safety: Respecting diverse backgrounds and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Boundaries: No treating self/family; maintaining professional distance.
Slide 9: Safety & Responsibility
Mandatory Reporting: The duty to report impaired colleagues.
Patient Safety: "Open Disclosure" when things go wrong.
Self-Care: Doctors must have their own doctors.
Slide 10: Summary
A good doctor combines the Vocabulary (Terminology), the Business Sense (History/Systems), the Technical Skill (Fundamentals), and the Moral Compass (Ethics).... |