Medical Psychology I

Code:

MI223

Acronym:

PMI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Neurociências Clínicas e Saúde Mental
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMED	262	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular)	2	-	3	29,5	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. To approach the person as a complex whole and within the specificities of each developmental phase (childhood, adolescence and adulthood).

2. To adopt a clinical attitude that contributes to a more successful medical practice (based on respect and empathic approach to the person).

a. To apply observation, identification and interpretation skills to human expressions (behaviors, emotional reactions, or non-verbal communication) in the context of the dynamics of the medical interview.

b. To act appropriately in the presence of those expressions in the context of the dynamics of the medical interview.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To approach the person as a complex whole and within the specificities of each developmental phase (childhood, adolescence and adulthood).

2. To adopt a clinical attitude that contributes to a more successful medical practice (based on respect and empathic approach to the person).

a. To apply observation, identification and interpretation skills to human expressions (behaviors, emotional reactions, or non-verbal communication) in the context of the dynamics of the medical interview.

b. To act appropriately in the presence of those expressions in the context of the dynamics of the medical interview.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction to the course: Human Development in Context

2. The infant: the first 2 years of life

3. Attachment

4. From 2 to 6 years of life

5. From 6 years of life to adolescence

6. The adolescent

7. Separation

8. Language

9. Communication

10. The adult

11. Learning

12. Strategies for behavior change 1

13. Introduction to neurosciences

14. Cognition

15. Perception and memory

16. Emotions

17. Motivation, frustration and conflict, defense mechanisms

18. Personality

19. Strategies for behavior change 2

20. Sex and gender

21. The family

Mandatory literature

Sigelman C K, Rider E A.; Life-span human development (7th ed.)., Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2012
Textos de apoio ; disponibilizados em cada aula.
Rui Mota Cardoso (ed.); Competências de Comunicação Clínica, FMUP, 2012

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes:

Meeting twice a week (1h each).

Practical sessions:

Meeting once a week (1:30h each): 

- application of doctor-patient interaction skills through role-modeling, role-playing and feedback.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Theoretical assessment of the acquired knowledge.
Continuous assessment: Assessment of the capability for the correct handling of Doctor-Patient Relationship.

Calculation formula of final grade

4 + 16 = 20

Continuous evaluation = 4
Final Exam = 16

Examinations or Special Assignments

Simulated patient interview