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FAM5102 Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 2
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
FAM5101 Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 1
 
Description:
It focuses on how family doctors can efficiently and effectively review medical literature. It also overviews the principles and practical application of screening in family medicine. A discussion on ethical decision making, particularly in end of life situations is given. The importance and measurement of quality of care is also covered, as well as an exploration of how doctors can be a member of an interdisciplinary team.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q32Graduate Certificate in Family Medicine
799Master of Medicine (Family Medicine)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004