INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY HEALTH MEDICINE : HND IN CLINICAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY - FAMILY HEALTH MEDICINE SPECIALIST
| Institution | Kenya Medical Training College |
| Course | NOTES |
| Year | 1st Year |
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Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Family Health Medicine Specialist Notes: Introduction to Family Medicine
Build a strong foundation in Family Medicine with the Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Family Health Medicine Specialist: Introduction to Family Medicine Notes (Revised Edition). These comprehensive, professionally organized notes are designed for Higher Diploma students, clinical officers, medical educators, and healthcare professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of family medicine principles. The resource covers the philosophy of family medicine, the role of the family physician, patient-centred care, continuity of care, comprehensive healthcare, preventive medicine, community-oriented primary care, health promotion, disease prevention, communication skills, ethics, and evidence-based clinical practice. Developed in line with current medical training standards, these notes provide clear explanations, practical clinical examples, and examination-focused content to support academic excellence, clinical competency, and professional practice.
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NEOPLASMS
Learning objectives:
At the end of this chapter, students are expected to:
1. Differentiate neoplastic lesions from non-neoplastic ones.
2. Contrast benign from malignant tumors.
3. Describe methods and mechanisms of metastasis.
4. List the etiologic factors in carcinogenesis.
5. Understand clinical effects of neoplasms
6. Know the diagnostic modalities for cancers
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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Definition of Health Records
A health record is a systematic collection of information about a patient's health status and healthcare services received over time. It contains demographic, medical, legal, financial, and administrative information used in patient care and health management.
The health record may exist in:
Paper format (Manual Health Records)
Electronic format (Electronic Health Records - EHR)
Hybrid format (Combination of paper and electronic)
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HEMODYNAMIC DISORDERS
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, students should be able to:
1. Explain how fluid balance is maintained across the arteriolar & venular end of the vasculature by Starling forces
2. Know the pathologic conditions occurring when the balance between the above forces is disrupted across the vascular wall under different conditions, i.e., edema
3. Understand and explain the cause and pathogenesis of clinical conditions like myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary thromboembolism, etc.….
4. Know the pathogenesis of edema of congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, and other clinical conditions
5. Have the basic knowledge about various types of shock, their pathogenesis, manifestations, and complications
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CONGENITAL AND HEREDITARY DISEASE
Objectives
When you have completed this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Define a congenital disorder.
2. Understand the birth prevalence and population prevalence of congenital disorders.
3. List the causes of congenital disorders.
4. Understand chromosomal inheritance.
5. Understand the inheritance of single genes.
6. Define a multifactorial congenital disorder.
7. Define a teratogen and know their dangers.
8. List different types of structural congenital disorders
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HEALTH ABBREVIATIONS
ALS Advance Life Support, amyotrophic lateralsclerosis
ALT alanine amino-transaminase, Argon lasertrabeculoplasty
A.M before noon
A-Mask aerosol mask
AM against medical advice, American Medical Association amb ambulatory
amb care ambulatory care
AMI acute myocardial infarction
Amino amniocentesis
AML acute myelogenous leukemia
amp ampule
amt amount
ANA antinuclear antibody
ANC Absolute neutrophil count
AND anterior nasal drainage
ANE Anesthesiology
anes Anesthesia
ank. ankle
ANLL acute non-lymphocytic leukemia ant anterior
ante before
Ant Seg anterior segment
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THEATRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CDAAC PAST PAPER
THEATRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CDAAC PAST PAPER
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Clinical Rotation Report – Perioperative Theatre Technology
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