Discuss diagnostic imaging techniques and its indications and contraindications, including the MRI, CT, X RAY and US and optimally prescribe the most appropriate imaging test in relation to clinical question.
Interpret radiology physics, radiation protection and patient safety measures and risks of contrast media.
Discuss the most important radiology interventional procedures including its indications and risks involved, and the role of diagnostic imaging techniques in investigation of common clinical conditions including common
emergencies.
Formulate indication, diagnostic features and limitations of application of basic diagnostic imaging of nuclear medicine techniques and should be able to discuss proper cost-effective algorithm of basic imaging techniques in a
given problem setting.
Give examples of management plan of radiotherapy and its role in treatment of common tumors of different bony organs and discuss the basic concept of patient informed consent.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:-
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Understand the principles of primary health service regarding bio effects of radiation hazards and
prevention.
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Identify radiological services in acute emergency and trauma, including its medico-legal aspects.
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Understand imaging's role in diagnosis, treatment, advantages and disadvantages.
- Understand the physics of the diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine machines.
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Acquire essential knowledge and skills to interact with other specialists so that maximum benefit to the
patient occurs.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures.
Tutorial classes.
Case presentation &discussion.
Practice daily work (radiology and nuclear medicine frame work reporting and how to use the computer in
reporting and radiological data archiving).
Clinical bedside teaching.
Methods of assessments
Clinical assessment ------------ 20%
Single best answer questions 3
- Computer based clinical exam (for
example short answer slide show).
- Extended matching questions (EMA).
- Oral Exam. ----------- 65%
