MEDI8111 Custodial Medicine Elective
MEDI8111 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | ANU Medical School |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Medicine |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Custodial medicine is the clinical sub-discipline catering to a population group of extreme disadvantage, in a potentially hostile professional environment. The course will introduce students to principles of clinical practice to a poly-morbid population group with heavy burdens of addictions, substance misuse and mental illness. The course will also focus on clinical practice defined by external forces - social disadvantage, social constructs of criminality, ethical research with subjects in unequal relationships, human rights law and international treaty obligations. Students will be given the opportunity to observe clinical practice in this environment. If there are any criminal associates, they need to be disclosed to the convener as they may affect participation in the course. Any restrictions on clinical practice need to be disclosed. Visitors to the correctional centres enter at the discretion and direction of the centre management. A sensible dress code is enforced as is a requirement to always display university identification. |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the health characteristics of an Australian prisoner population 2. Appreciate the challenges of clinical practice in a custodial environment 3. Propose appropriate assessment tools and interventions to re-dress health disadvantage, in this population group 4. Refer to relevant international instruments that relate to the healthcare of prisoners 5. Identify sources of health information appropriate to this population group 6. Identify gaps in knowledge, related to the health needs of this population, and propose ethical research to re-dress these gaps. 7. Communicate the health needs of this population to professional and lay colleagues |
| Indicative Assessment | Assessment will be made through a series of written assignments and group presentations (30%), and a research proposal or a draft article ready for peer-review (70%). |
| Workload |
Course includes field visits to observe custodial settings and custodial medical practice. This will take place in accordance with the ANU Medical School requirements for clinical teaching. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Requisite Statement | Department consent required |
| Recommended Courses | The course will introduce students to principles of clinical practice to a poly-morbid population group with heavy burdens of addictions, substance misuse and mental illness. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Academic Contact | michael.levy@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
