PALLIATIVE CARE ELECTIVE

FAMMED 938

In-depth exposure to the principles of hospice and palliative care as it relates to Family Medicine, emphasizing continuing and comprehensive care. Under direct supervision by faculty, share ongoing responsibility for the patient in both health maintenance and illness. Emphasis will be placed on commitment to the patient and understanding the problems in the total context of the patient's life. Development of awareness of student physician and the patient's attitudes and learn to use interactions as a therapeutic tool. In addition to the pathology of disease, learn the appropriate use of patient education, preventative medicine and the role of family and community resources in providing quality primary care.

MEDICINE 933

Exposure to patients in outpatient clinic and on the inpatient consult service. Other exposure to patients may occur in a nursing home setting. Learn diagnostic tools to assess elders for common geriatric syndromes including cognitive impairment, depression, and falls. Gain knowledge to recognize and address poly-pharmacy, learn prescribing techniques that are appropriate for the patient's age, and recommend age-appropriate treatment plans. Active role on the inpatient consult team focusing on the care of hospitalized elders.

SOCWORK 648

Addressing psychosocial, cultural, existential, ethical, and team-based aspects of care with individuals and families across the life course who are impacted by serious illness.

FAMMED 919

In-depth exposure to the principles of Family Medicine, emphasizing continuing and comprehensive care. Under direct faculty supervision, share ongoing responsibility for the patient in both health maintenance and illness. Emphasis on commitment to the patient and understanding the problems in the total context of the patient's life. Development of awareness of student physician and the patient's attitudes and learn to use interactions as a therapeutic tool. In addition to the pathology of disease, covers the appropriate use of patient education, preventative medicine and the role of family and community resources in providing quality primary care.

MEDICINE 919

Care for hospitalized patients on general medicine or hospital medicine services. Admit new patients, round on previously admitted patients, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and work to transition patients to the next level of care. Evaluate and manage both patients with common inpatient conditions and medically complex patients requiring collaboration with consulting specialties. Complete other patient care related learning activities as assigned by instructors (e.g., literature reviews, presentations on specific topics); these are dependent on the individual student, attending physician, and clinical site.