Knowledge |
By the end of the module the student will be able to: |
Explain anatomy and physiology of female and male reproductive systems |
Describe epidemiology, etiology and risk factor for each condition |
Describe pathophysiology, clinical presentation, symptomology, health consequences |
Apply concepts of pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, therapeutic principles in selecting and monitoring drug for the management of each condition. |
Describe the laboratory and diagnostic tests in diagnosis and monitoring of each condition |
Describe therapeutic approach including lifestyle, pharmacological and Complementary and Alternative |
Medicine for each condition |
Discuss the methods of contraception available for men and women |
Describe societal and economic considerations of women's and men's health |
Discuss pharmacokinetics changes in pregnancy |
Identify cultural, ethnic or racial influences in women's and men's health |
Discuss social and economic issues impacting women's and men's health |
Discuss sexual assault and its impact on women's and men's health |
Describe the role and responsibility of the pharmacist in women's and men's health |
Contrast the issues between women's and men's health (ie health seeking behaviour) |
Discuss issues of health promotion in women's and men's health |
Skills |
By the end of the module the student will be able to (for each of the conditions): |
Provide a patient assessment, including a detailed patient history |
Review the presenting signs and symptoms |
Interpret laboratory values and other diagnostic tests |
Identify drug related problems |
Apply principles of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pathophysiology when selecting drug therapy |
Discuss options with a patient and share decision making |
Develop a care plan, including monitoring parameters |
Educate patients on the care plan |
Document the care plan |
Identify when to refer to physicians or other caregivers when there are warning signs |
Provide drug information |
Apply evidence based approach to patient care |
Initiate a prescription |
Attitudes |
By the end of the module the student will: |
Develop caring, empathetic attitude for patient experiences |
Appreciate the need for attention to women's and men's health |
Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of women's and men's health |