Overview
The philosophical basis of medical practice; doctors and their relationship in the delivery of medical care. Reflective practice and the incorporation of theory into day-to-day medical work.
GENA 820 explores the role of doctors and their therapeutic relationships in the delivery of medical care. Confidential case discussion is based on participants’ clinical experiences, reflective practice and the translation of biomedical theory to day-to-day medical work.
GENA 820 provides a systematic review of the foundational concepts of science as applied to medical practice, critiquing the academic and philosophic underpinning of modern medicine.
There are eight modules of study and three face-to-face weekend 'residentials' over the course of the year. Topics include the socio-culture of modern medicine, the doctor-patient relationship, consultation studies, the doctor as a person, the world of the patient and the place of general practice in health care delivery. It is an exciting and rewarding year of study with colleagues. Residentials may be held online depending on pandemic restrictions.
About this paper
| Paper title | Nature of Medical Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2023 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,018.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GENX 820
- Limited to
- PGCertGP, PGCertPHC, PGDipGP, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPHC, PGDipRPHP, MHealSc
- Eligibility
- Suitable for medical qualifications only.
- Contact
- gp.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
This paper comprises eight learning modules:
- Literature and self
- The world of the patient
- The history and culture of modern medicine
- The doctor-patient relationship and reflective practice
- Challenges in clinical relationships
- The place of general practice in primary health care
- The doctor as a person and self-care
- Wisdom in modern practice
- Teaching Arrangements
This is a distance taught paper with three residential during the course of the year, and several audioconferences.
- Textbooks
Required: Cunningham W and Wilson H. Being a doctor: understanding medical practice. 2013. Otago University Press; Dunedin
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will have
- A renewed sense of direction and purpose in medicine
- Better understanding of the strengths and limitations of modern clinical method, allowing more flexibility in day to day clinical practice
- Increased skill in working with 'difficult' patients resulting in fewer 'heart-sink' moments
- Increased ability to review and reflect on a wide range of challenges within clinical practice
- An improved ability to contribute critically to medico-political discussions
- Better understanding of one's own career choices
- A greater sense of collegiality with others
Timetable
Overview
The philosophical basis of medical practice; doctors and their relationship in the delivery of medical care. Reflective practice and the incorporation of theory into day-to-day medical work.
This paper explores the role of doctors and their therapeutic relationships in the delivery of medical care. It is based on reflective practice and the translation of biomedical theory to day-to-day medical work. Outcomes are increased confidence and competence in clinical practice.
There are three compulsory face-to-face weekend 'residentials' over the course of the year and eight modules of study. Topics include the history and culture of modern medicine, the doctor-patient relationship, consultation studies, self-care of the doctor, the illness experience or world of the patient and the role of general practice in health care delivery. It is an exciting and rewarding year of study with colleagues.
About this paper
| Paper title | Nature of Medical Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2024 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,103.25 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GENX 820
- Limited to
- PGCertGP, PGCertPHC, PGDipGP, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPHC, PGDipRPHP, MHealSc
- Eligibility
- Suitable for medical qualifications only.
- Contact
- gp.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed
- Paper Structure
This paper comprises eight learning modules:
- Who am I as a doctor?
- The illness experience and world of the patient
- The history and culture of modern medicine
- The doctor-patient relationship
- Challenges within the doctor patient relationship
- The place of general practice in primary health care
- Self care and the self of the doctor
- 'Being wise' in modern medical practice
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is distance taught. There are three compulsory residentials during the year, videoconferences for each module and three written assignments.
- Textbooks
Required: Wilson H & Cunningham W. Being a Doctor: Understanding Medical Practice. 2013. Otago University Press; Dunedin
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will have
- A renewed sense of direction and purpose in medicine.
- Better understanding of the strengths and limitations of modern clinical method, allowing more flexibility in day to day clinical practice.
- Increased skill in working with 'difficult' patients resulting in fewer 'heart-sink' moments.
- Increased ability to review and reflect on a wide range of challenges within clinical practice.
- An improved ability to contribute critically to medico-political discussions.
- Better understanding of one's own career choices.
- A greater sense of collegiality with others.