Medical Psychology I

Code:

MI236

Acronym:

PM1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2022/2023 - 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	283	Plano Oficial 2021	2	-	3	28	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. Sex and gender
11. The family

 

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: 1:30 per week.

Evaluation:

Final exam to assess theoretical knowledge.

Continuous evaluation: mini-test in the beginning of each practical session; attendance, participation and conduct. Medical interview with a simulated patient.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	51,50
Frequência das aulas	12,00
Trabalho laboratorial	17,50
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

75% is the minimum number of attendance attendance;
Compulsory practical assessment with approval
final exam evaluation

Calculation formula of final grade

4 + 16 = 20

Continuous evaluation = 4 (students with grade below 1
fail the discipline)
Final Exam = 16 (minimum passing grade = 8)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Simulated patient interview

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Compulsory practical assessment with approval
final exam evaluation.
In special contingents cases, although class attendance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. 

Classification improvement

75% is the minimum number of attendance attendance;
Compulsory practical assessment with approval
final exam evaluation, after obtaining frequency in the Regular Season exam