Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (PSYT90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Overview
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This unit aims to explore the relationship between physical and psychological health and illness. The key components of this relationship will be explored from both a theoretical and clinical perspective. These concepts include how psychological factors affect physical health, how physical illness can lead to psychological disturbance and the nature of somatisation. Common medical conditions with psychological associations will also be reviewed.
The activities of psychiatrists within general medical settings will be explored. This will include the clinical process of the consultation liaison assesment, the application of neuropsychological testing and the nature of interventions. Issues of communication, treatment adherence and relationship difficulties in medical settings will be addressed.
Intended learning outcomes
- Examine the relationship between physical health and psychological states
- Describe how psychological factors may affect physical health and illness
- Describe common organic psychiatric disorders
- Describe the major psychiatric disorders in which physical symptoms are a major component
- Appraise the role of psychiatry within the general hospital setting
- Examine how Consultation-Liaison interventions may affect physical and psychological outcomes
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A brief case study (2,000-words) derived for the students current placement, illustrating a number or principles in C-L psychiatry, mid-semester (40%)
- One 2.5-hour written examination emulating the format of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Examinations, end of semester (60%)
- Hurdle requirement: 75% attendance of sessions (for face to face students) OR 75% completion of online modules (for online students)
- Hurdle requirement: Fieldwork - either: 2 RANZCP Workplace Based Assessments (WBAs) by workplace supervisors (approx 90mins each, or longer depending on competency) OR 2 Workplace Practical Activity Log sheets (WPALs) to be taken away and then checked by the subject coordinator after submission
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 12 weeks x 3.5-hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 August 2017 to 3 November 2017 Last self-enrol date 28 August 2017 Census date 1 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 October 2017 Assessment period ends 10 November 2017 August contact information
- August - On Campus
Principal coordinator Carolyn Breadon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 weeks x 3.5-hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 August 2017 to 3 November 2017 Last self-enrol date 28 August 2017 Census date 1 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 October 2017 Assessment period ends 10 November 2017 August contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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- Subject notes
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAP), subject to applicants meeting the entry requirements for the course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychiatry Course Master of Psychiatry - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022