Medical Psychology I

Code:

MI223

Acronym:

PMI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health Department
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	277	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 (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 a 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, an available posture and an understanding and empathic approach to the person).


5. To develop critical and analytical skills.

6. 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: Human Development in Context
2. The child
3. The adolescent
4. The adult
5. Learning
6. Introduction to neurosciences
7. Perception and memory
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. Obtaining the patient’s agenda
4. Gathering Information
5. 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

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes: 1-hour per week Seminars.

Practical sessions for the application of doctor-patient interaction skills: initial discussion of the topics for the class, observation of role-models, role-playing with peers and discussion (with feedback) based on clinical cases: 2:30 per week.

Evaluation:

Final exam to assess theoretical knowledge (mutiple choice). The final grade corresponds to 16 out of a total of 20 points (minimum passing grade = 8).

Continuous evaluation: mini-test in the beginning of each practical session; attendance, participation and conduct. Medical interview with a simulated patient. The sinal classification for continuous avaliation is 4 in a total of 20 (minimum passing grade = 1).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Calculation formula of final grade

4 + 16 = 20

Continuous evaluation = 4
Final Exam = 16

Examinations or Special Assignments

Simulated patient interview