Introduction To Medicine

Instructor:
Kevin M Schuer
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Credits:
2.0
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Building:
Charles T Wethington Jr
Room:
Rm.0405
Semester:
Fall 2023
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Introduction To Medicine
Requisites:

Prereq: Admission to HHS Program of consent of the instructor.

Class Type:
LEC
11:00 am
12:40 pm
Days:
F
Note:
Restricted to HHS majors during priority registration. Registration available to minor and certificate students on April 17th as space allows if an override request has been submitted at https://www.uky.edu/chs/course-override-request. Questions regarding enrollment should be sent to CHS-Advising@uky.edu

This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of medicine. Skills required to complete patient interviews and take the medical history as well as a limited number of physical examination maneuvers will be discussed. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of why a complete and accurate medical history and physical examination are key to quality medical practice. The course will cover the scope of practice and ethical codes for physicians and physician assistants.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of medicine. Skills required to complete patient interviews and take the medical history as well as a limited number of physical examination maneuvers will be discussed. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of why a complete and accurate medical history and physical examination are key to quality medical practice. The course will cover the scope of practice and ethical codes for physicians and physician assistants.

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