Medical Psychology I

Code:

MI205

Acronym:

PSICM1

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	18	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina 2007	2	-	3	32	81

Teaching language

Português (e inglês)

Objectives

1. To approach the person as a complex whole (considering individual, social and cultural dimensions of the person’s functioning) and within the specificities of each developmental phase (childhood, adolescence and adulthood).

2. 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.

3. To act appropriately in the presence of those expressions and dynamics emerging in the context of the medical interview.

4. To adopt a clinical attitude that contributes to a more successful medical practice (based on respect, attention to the patient, an available posture and an understanding and empathic approach to the person).

5. To develop critical and analytical skills.

6. To develop oral and written skills.

7. To develop a professional attitude in class and regarding the medical interview process and peers/colleagues.

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

Theoretical classes

1. Introduction to the course

2. The child

   1. Attachment

   2. Psychossexual, psychossocial and cognitive development

   3. Social development: language and communication, sociocultural influences

3. The adolescent

4. The adult

5. Perception and memory

6. Learning

7. Introduction to neurosciences

8. Emotions, defense mechanisms, frustration and conflict, motivation,

9. Personality

10. The family

11. Sex and gender

 

Practical sessions:

1. Introduction to clinical interviewing

2. Opening the interview

3. Getting the patient’s agenda

4. Gathering Information

5. Gathering Information (physical examination)

6. Closing the interview

7. Nonverbal communication

8. Structuring the interview

9. Building a clinical relationship

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
Ivey AE, Ivey MB, Zalaquett C; Intentional Interviewing and Counseling

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes:

Meeting once a week (for 1hr).

Practical sessions:

Meeting once a week (for 2:30hr): 

- 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.