School Of MedicineChronic Disease Management in Rural PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401272.1
Discipline: GENERAL MEDICINE
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4760 Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism)
About this Unit
This unit will examine the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation and treatment of chronic diseases in rural and remote settings in the Australian context. Students will develop systems to effectively manage chronic disease within their clinical environment and consider key aspects of the professional practice required of doctors caring for patients with chronic diseases. This unit will also introduce the concepts of collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students will need a computer and internet access to use the e-learning platform vUWS at
https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/
Courses| 4760.2 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) | SUSPENDED |
| 4773.1 | Graduate Diploma in Rural Generalism | SUSPENDED |
Specialisations
| A4044.1 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) - 2 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4045.1 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4046.1 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4059.1 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) - 2 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4060.1 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4061.1 | Master of Medicine (Rural Generalism) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |