COURSE SPECIFICATIONS OF PRIMARY MEDICAL REPORTS FOR MEDICAL DOCTORATE DEGREE IN DERMATOLOGY, VENEROLOGY AND ANDROLOGY

 

Topic

 

No. of hours

 

 

Lecture

 

Practical

 Definition of poison, classification of poison and factors that influence toxicity

1

1

 

 Management of poisoning including: respiratory support, circulatory  support and neurological  support 

4

-

4

Diagnosis of poisoning 

7

1

6

Treatment of poisoning including: dilution, emesis, gastric lavage, adsorbents, demulcent,endoscopic, whole bowel irrigation and topical decontamination

5.5

2

3.5

Elimination of toxic agents including: forced diuresis, peritoneal dialysis ,hemodialysis and hemoperfusion   

6

2

4

Specific antidotes, toxicological sampling  and permanent infirmity   

1

1

-

Dermatological effects of toxic agents

2

2

-

Evaluating chemicals for potential adverse effects on skin

3

2

1

Evaluating chemicals for potential adverse effects on male reproductive  system

3

2

1

Evaluating chemicals for potential adverse effects on female reproductive  system

3.5

2.5

1

How to write a toxicological report & How to write death certificate

4

2

2

Obligation of physicians (towards patients, colleagues, community)

1

1

-

Consent, and professional secrecy

1

1

-

Types of malpractice, and items of medical responsibility

1

1

-

Medicolegal aspects of organ transplantation, intersex states, euthanasia, assisted reproduction techniques

1

1

-

Ethical considerations of medical research involving human subjects

1

1

-

Total hours

45

 

22.5

-22.5