Clinical Forensic Medicine (P02430)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P02430

The aim of this course

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : None other than programme entry requirements.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Registered students will access this course using their EASE username and password. In addition to the course materials and resources provided on WebCT, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Forensics, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading the course materials and additional/supplementary online and published resources; participating in online discussions and submitting required assignments.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course the candidate should
- Understand the importance of consent
- Know the basics of a clinical examination
- Appreciate the particular problems arising when dealing with children
- Know the role of the doctor in drink/drug-driving offences
- Know the issues surrounding the treatment of persons in police custody

Assessment Information

Weekly assignments (10 x 3-500 words) or essay (3-5,000 words) (70%)
Participation in weekly online discussion forum and submission of electronic assignments and activities (30%)