Block 1: Foundations of medicine

Question 1

Describe cell structure and function in terms of their macromolecules, membranes and organelles

Question 2

Outline the relationship between nutrition, body requirements and metabolic pathways
(PBL links: Ji-Won Park, Jean Marion)

Question 3

Describe genetics at the levels of both gene action and common patterns of inheritance
(PBL links: Abena Naylor).

Question 4

Describe different tissues (epithelial, connective/skeletal, nervous, muscle) in terms of cellular
organisation and embryological origin (PBL links: Rachel Wilson).

Question 5

Explain in outline homeostatic mechanisms of fluid balance in the tissues and the responses to
infection/wounding (PBL links: Martin Taylor).

Question 6

Distinguish the main types of infectious agent and summarise the types of body defence mechanism
against them (PBL links: Martin Taylor, Elaine Truman)

Question 7

Outline signalling processes in the body (including hormones and the motor sensory and autonomic
parts of the nervous system) and the way signals are received by cells (PBL links: Martin Taylor,
Jane Shale; also covered in Block 5 Martin Taylor, Jean Marion, Jonathan Reid).

Question 8

Begin to understand the processes governing the pharmacodynamics and pharmokinetics of drugs
(PBL links: Jane Shale)

Question 9

Explain the terms used in a laboratory report form for common diagnostic blood tests (full blood
count, electrolytes) (PBL links: Martin Taylor; also covered in Block 3 Shirley Cosby and Block 4
Sofia Papandreou)

Question 10

Explain by reference to cell signalling mechanisms the typical ways drugs act at the molecular level
(agonist, antagonist, enzyme inhibitor) (PBL links: Jane Shale).

Question 11

Describe the components of a good consultation.

Question 12

Understand what is meant by medical communication.

Question 13

Describe the difference between the patient and biomedical perspective.

Question 14

Explain the importance of exploring the patient’s agenda.

Question 15

Explain what is meant by person-centred care.

Question 16

Be introduced to the modified Calgary-Cambridge consultation framework.

Question 17

Practise how to give supportive feedback.

Question 18

Summarise the basic principles of infection control.

Question 19

Understand the principles of health and safety, including proper methods for moving and handling.

Question 20

Explain why what doctors do should be guided by evidence.

Question 21

Be aware of problems of uncertainty.

Question 22

Begin to discuss the social impact of medicinal practice, in particular regarding the use of genetics
and genetic information in medicine.

Question 23

Identify the importance of a population perspective in medicine.

Question 24

Outline basic patterns of demography in both the developed and developing world.

Question 25

Outline the range of interacting resources involved in healthcare, and the ways in which they are managed.

Question 26

Respect patients’ confidentiality.

Question 27

Outline the nature of ethical thought and various ethical theories.

Question 28

Discuss what is meant by ‘ethics’ and ‘professionalism’.

Question 29

Describe the role of the General Medical Council and its application to medical students.

Question 30

Demonstrate skills for resource access.

Question 31

Demonstrate skills of time management.

Question 32

Perform as an effective member of the PBL group.

Question 33

Discuss doctors’ and medical students’ responsibilities with regards to their behaviour when they are not at work.

Question 34

Outline the HYMS requirements for the ePortfolio and Personal Portfolio.

Question 35

Explain the meaning and importance of reflection.

Question 36

Give and receive constructive feedback to enhance learning.

Question 37

Discuss why learning requires feedback and reflection.

Question 38

Summarise the principles of academic integrity.

Question 39

Outline and give examples of academic misconduct.