Course description

Consistent with the second year of the MBBS program, during which students study the pathological basis of disease and its diagnosis and principles of treatment, this course provides a deeper engagement with the ethical, professional and legal obligations related to the doctor-patient relationship, public health ethics, end-of-life issues, professional regulation and other areas. Problem-solving skills in the context of the clinical consultation necessarily include the ethical and legal aspects of the presenting problem and its management. These skills develop in conjunction with developing communication skills. Students continue to demonstrate their fitness to practise in terms of scientific and clinical knowledge, clinical competence, and satisfactory professional conduct. Students again have the opportunity to write a research essay developed from inquiry into a chosen topic from the current curricular areas being studied. The course will be delivered using a combination of the PBL tutorials, lectures and symposia (often involving outside experts), web-based resources and readings.

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