Theme 1 : Cellular pathology (more of an introduction)

Question 1

State the clinical method of making diagnoses

Answer 1

Induction/hypothesis = Symptoms/signs History/communication

Deduction = Differential Diagnosis

Observation/Data = Examination/investigation

Verification = Diagnosis and Treatment

Falsification = Follow up/Review

Question 2

General pathology

Answer 2

The mechanisms and features of major disease processes e.g inflammation

Question 3

Systemic pathology

Answer 3

Application of the above to specific organ systems and entities e.g breast cancer

Question 4

Epidemiology

Answer 4

The study of the incidence, prevalence, and distribution of health and disease in a defined population.

Question 5

Aetiology

Answer 5

The underlying cause

Question 6

Pathogenesis/pathophysiology

Answer 6

The mechanisms or ‘how does the disease work’

Question 7

Prognosis

Answer 7

The anticipated course

Question 8

Sequelae

Answer 8

Unintended events and consequences

Question 9

What do I need to know when studying pathology?

Answer 9

Epidemiology
Aetiology
Pathogenesis/pathophysiology
Pathological/clinical features
Prognosis
Complications/sequelae
Treatment
Symptoms
Clinical features/signs