Download INTERNAL DISEASES-HAEMATOLOGY At the completion of the

INTERNAL DISEASES-HAEMATOLOGY
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify the most common hematologic diseases,
2. Take patient history and perform physical examination giving attention to hematologic
symptoms,
3. Discuss hematologic diseases that is: identify symptoms, plan and interpret lab tests
results, plan treatment,
4. Perform assisted: bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture with cytostatics
injection into the cerebrospinal fluid,
5. Perform and interpret manual blood count.
TEACHERS:
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dr n.med. Grażyna Gadomska

lek. med. Grażyna Semeńczuk

lek. med. Andrej Frygier
SYLABUS
I. The Department of Hematology and Malignant Diseases of Hematopoietic System
II. Head of the Unit: Dr n. med. Grażyna Gadomska
III. Faculty of Medicine, 5th year
IV. Course coordinator: Dr n. med. Grażyna Gadomska
V. Form of classes: seminars, tutorials
VI. Assessment: credit only, one 1 ECTS point
VII. Number of hours: 5 hours of seminars, 10 hours of tutorials ; total: 15 hours
VIII. Aim of the classes:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify the most common hematologic diseases,
2. Take patient history and perform physical examination giving attention to hematologic
symptoms,
3. Discuss hematologic diseases that is: identify symptoms, plan and interpret lab tests
results, plan treatment,
4. Perform assisted: bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture with cytostatics
injection into the cerebrospinal fluid,
5. Perform and interpret manual blood count.
IX. Topics of classes:
Seminars:
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4.
Hemolytic Anaemia and Aplastic Anaemia
Lymphadenopathy:Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation
Causes of splenomegaly. Hypersplenism.
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.
Practicals:
1. Acute and Chronic Leukemia – symptomatology, diagnostic evaluation, WHO classification,
chemotherapy, support treatment.
2. Myelodysplastic Syndrome – etiopathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnostic evaluation,
treatment. Agranulocytosis – causes, diagnostic, evaluation, treatment
3. Multiple Myeloma – patomechanism of symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, diagnostic criteria,
treatment options.
X. Self-study topics
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Hematopoiesis – structure, function and pathology.
Deficiency Anaemia and Anaemia of Chronic Disease.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Hemostatic disorders – plasmatic, vascular and thrombocytic purpura.
XI Booklist:
Dan Longo, Anthony Fauci, Dennis Kasper, Stephen Hauser, J. Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, McGraw-Hill Professional, July 21,
2011
M Turgeon, Clinical Hematology Theory and Procedures, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Hematology classes will be held for 3 days in The Department of Hematology and Malignant
Diseases of Hematopoietic System in Dr Jan Biziel Univeristy Hospital No. 2.
2. The course includes 5 hours of seminars and 10 hours of tutorials. All students are obliged to
participate in seminars and tutorials.
3. Tutorilas take place in groups of 5-6 students under supervision of medical doctor – either a
hematology or an internal medicine specialist.
4. Absences are not permitted unless they are excused. (doctor's certificate)
5. Students are obliged to make up for any missed classes: either by joining other groups or arranging
individual tutorials with the teacher during his/her hospital duty hours.
6. Students should be prepared for each class.
7. Students during the tutorials are obliged to bring stethoscope, wear white medical coat and
hospital shoes.
8. Students during the tutorials must follow the instructions of an assistant and other clinic staff.
9. If student suffer from respiratory tract infection (or other infectious disease) - absolutely must
inform about this fact the assistant. Assistant will be able to apply appropriate safety procedures.
Most patients of Hematology Department have immunodeficiency!
10. The credit is given by the head of The Department of Hematology and Malignant Diseases of
Hematopoietic System. In order to obtain the credit students are expected to attend each class.
Positive opinion from an assistant is necessary.