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MEDI8201 – Musculoskeletal, Neurosciences and Ageing

2024 – MD2A, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
John Turchini
john.turchini@mq.edu.au
Fredrick Joshua
fredrick.joshua@mq.edu.au
Fredrick Joshua
fredrick.joshua@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
20
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(MEDI8100 or MEDI910) and (MEDI8101 or MEDI911) and (MEDI8102 or MEDI912) and (MEDI8103 or MEDI913) and (MEDI8104 or MEDI914) and (MEDI8105 or MEDI915)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit expands on your clinical knowledge and advances your understanding of the clinical disciplines of Musculoskeletal, Neurosciences and Ageing. Over a 10-week period, you will build your understanding of a range of clinical disciplines integrated with applied medical sciences and the social sciences relevant to health and disease. The unit uses a weekly thematic structure, common across all units in the session to provide a central focus for your learning. These themes represent conceptual understanding of the complexity of health; major mechanisms of diseases and important challenges of modern health care delivery. The unit incorporates an experiential learning component contextually focused on patient-centred health care delivered in the clinical disciplines of Musculoskeletal, Neurosciences and Ageing. The unit includes weekly lectures/seminars, case based learning sessions, clinical bedside tutorials, procedural skills sessions, as well as clinical placements. You are expected to use these learning opportunities to demonstrate significant progress toward the development of the 4 Macquarie MD Graduate Capabilities: Scientist and Scholar, Clinical Practitioner, Engaged Global Citizen and Professional, and the Entrustable Professional Activities, at a standard appropriate to end of Stage 1 of the Macquarie MD.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Apply knowledge of relevant medical sciences, clinical presentations, scientific principles and mechanisms of disease to explain a variety of common or clinically-significant disease states, as well as how drugs and other treatments are used to manage or prevent disease in various population sub-groups (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • ULO2: Identify questions and learning needs arising from clinical cases, and work individually or as part of a group to create appropriate responses to clinical scenarios relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing by evaluating evidence from a range of sources, including medical scientific literature (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • ULO3: Elicit a concise and accurate medical history with real patients with common medical or surgical conditions. Identify relevant symptoms, recent and past medical history, medication, allergies and social history, and accurate physical examination identifying relevant abnormal signs (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • ULO4: Summarise history and physical examination findings concisely and accurately in verbal or written form to peers or colleagues (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • ULO5: Use sound clinical reasoning skills to derive diagnoses, investigations and basic management plans for common medical and surgical conditions, as relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • ULO6: Demonstrate basic procedural skills in a simulated or clinical environment (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • ULO7: Identify and discuss, social, cultural and economic factors as well as the healthcare team and health system factors which may impact on healthcare and population health relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 3: Engaged Global Citizen)
  • ULO8: Participate as an effective team player in tutorial groups and clinical environment with peers and clinical staff (Capability 4: Professional).
  • ULO9: Use feedback from teachers, clinicians, peers and patients, to inform self-evaluation and critical reflection (Capability 4: Professional).

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Case Report 20% No Friday of Week 8
Clinical Viva 40% No Week 10
Clinical Quiz 40% No Week 10
Reflection and Learning Plan 0% No Monday of Week 10
Mini-CEX 0% No Monday of Week 10
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) 0% No Monday of Week 10

Case Report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Friday of Week 8
Weighting: 20%

 

The case report is a written assignment about a patient you have taken a comprehensive history and performed a physical examination. Overall performance, capability aspects and Stage 1 Entrustable Professional Activities will be assessed and recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of relevant medical sciences, clinical presentations, scientific principles and mechanisms of disease to explain a variety of common or clinically-significant disease states, as well as how drugs and other treatments are used to manage or prevent disease in various population sub-groups (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Identify questions and learning needs arising from clinical cases, and work individually or as part of a group to create appropriate responses to clinical scenarios relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing by evaluating evidence from a range of sources, including medical scientific literature (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Elicit a concise and accurate medical history with real patients with common medical or surgical conditions. Identify relevant symptoms, recent and past medical history, medication, allergies and social history, and accurate physical examination identifying relevant abnormal signs (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Summarise history and physical examination findings concisely and accurately in verbal or written form to peers or colleagues (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Use sound clinical reasoning skills to derive diagnoses, investigations and basic management plans for common medical and surgical conditions, as relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Demonstrate basic procedural skills in a simulated or clinical environment (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Identify and discuss, social, cultural and economic factors as well as the healthcare team and health system factors which may impact on healthcare and population health relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 3: Engaged Global Citizen)

Clinical Viva

Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 40%

 

The viva will involve an oral presentation of the case presented in your Case Report and will involve answering questions relevant to the case. Overall performance, capability aspects and Stage 1 Entrustable Professional Activities will be assessed and recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of relevant medical sciences, clinical presentations, scientific principles and mechanisms of disease to explain a variety of common or clinically-significant disease states, as well as how drugs and other treatments are used to manage or prevent disease in various population sub-groups (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Identify questions and learning needs arising from clinical cases, and work individually or as part of a group to create appropriate responses to clinical scenarios relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing by evaluating evidence from a range of sources, including medical scientific literature (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Elicit a concise and accurate medical history with real patients with common medical or surgical conditions. Identify relevant symptoms, recent and past medical history, medication, allergies and social history, and accurate physical examination identifying relevant abnormal signs (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Summarise history and physical examination findings concisely and accurately in verbal or written form to peers or colleagues (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Use sound clinical reasoning skills to derive diagnoses, investigations and basic management plans for common medical and surgical conditions, as relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Identify and discuss, social, cultural and economic factors as well as the healthcare team and health system factors which may impact on healthcare and population health relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 3: Engaged Global Citizen)

Clinical Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 40%

 

The Clinical Quiz is a written examination consisting of mainly multiple choice and some short answer questions which will be mapped to capability aspects. Overall and capability aspects performance will be recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of relevant medical sciences, clinical presentations, scientific principles and mechanisms of disease to explain a variety of common or clinically-significant disease states, as well as how drugs and other treatments are used to manage or prevent disease in various population sub-groups (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Identify questions and learning needs arising from clinical cases, and work individually or as part of a group to create appropriate responses to clinical scenarios relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing by evaluating evidence from a range of sources, including medical scientific literature (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Use sound clinical reasoning skills to derive diagnoses, investigations and basic management plans for common medical and surgical conditions, as relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Identify and discuss, social, cultural and economic factors as well as the healthcare team and health system factors which may impact on healthcare and population health relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 3: Engaged Global Citizen)

Reflection and Learning Plan

Assessment Type 1: Learning plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Monday of Week 10
Weighting: 0%

 

You must keep a logbook documenting your attendance at your clinical placements and recording your interactions with patients, key learnings and reflections.You will be required to reflect on your experiences over the entire unit, identify your ongoing learning needs and generate a learning plan.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify questions and learning needs arising from clinical cases, and work individually or as part of a group to create appropriate responses to clinical scenarios relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing by evaluating evidence from a range of sources, including medical scientific literature (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Use feedback from teachers, clinicians, peers and patients, to inform self-evaluation and critical reflection (Capability 4: Professional).

Mini-CEX

Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Monday of Week 10
Weighting: 0%

 

Mini-CEX assessments are formative and are designed to provide you with personalised feedback to improve your clinical skills. Overall performance, capability aspects and Stage 1 Entrustable Professional Activities will be assessed and recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of relevant medical sciences, clinical presentations, scientific principles and mechanisms of disease to explain a variety of common or clinically-significant disease states, as well as how drugs and other treatments are used to manage or prevent disease in various population sub-groups (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Identify questions and learning needs arising from clinical cases, and work individually or as part of a group to create appropriate responses to clinical scenarios relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing by evaluating evidence from a range of sources, including medical scientific literature (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Elicit a concise and accurate medical history with real patients with common medical or surgical conditions. Identify relevant symptoms, recent and past medical history, medication, allergies and social history, and accurate physical examination identifying relevant abnormal signs (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Summarise history and physical examination findings concisely and accurately in verbal or written form to peers or colleagues (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Use sound clinical reasoning skills to derive diagnoses, investigations and basic management plans for common medical and surgical conditions, as relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Identify and discuss, social, cultural and economic factors as well as the healthcare team and health system factors which may impact on healthcare and population health relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 3: Engaged Global Citizen)
  • Participate as an effective team player in tutorial groups and clinical environment with peers and clinical staff (Capability 4: Professional).
  • Use feedback from teachers, clinicians, peers and patients, to inform self-evaluation and critical reflection (Capability 4: Professional).

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)

Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Monday of Week 10
Weighting: 0%

 

DOPS assessments are formative and are designed to provide you with personalised feedback to improve your clinical skills. Overall performance, capability aspects and Stage 1 Entrustable Professional Activities will be assessed and recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of relevant medical sciences, clinical presentations, scientific principles and mechanisms of disease to explain a variety of common or clinically-significant disease states, as well as how drugs and other treatments are used to manage or prevent disease in various population sub-groups (Capability 1: Scientist and Scholar).
  • Elicit a concise and accurate medical history with real patients with common medical or surgical conditions. Identify relevant symptoms, recent and past medical history, medication, allergies and social history, and accurate physical examination identifying relevant abnormal signs (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Summarise history and physical examination findings concisely and accurately in verbal or written form to peers or colleagues (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Use sound clinical reasoning skills to derive diagnoses, investigations and basic management plans for common medical and surgical conditions, as relevant to musculoskeletal, neurosciences and ageing (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Demonstrate basic procedural skills in a simulated or clinical environment (Capability 2: Clinical Practitioner).
  • Participate as an effective team player in tutorial groups and clinical environment with peers and clinical staff (Capability 4: Professional).
  • Use feedback from teachers, clinicians, peers and patients, to inform self-evaluation and critical reflection (Capability 4: Professional).

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

The course is delivered by a variety of methods that include:

Bedside tutorials

Case based tutorials

Unit specific learning sessions

Group workshops

Self-directed online learning resources

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

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Unit information based on version 2024.04 of the Handbook