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MED 201: Behavioural Sciences, Medical Ethics & Health Sociology (200 Level)
Psychological development, psychological mechanisms of illness, sociological aspects of health in Nigeria, medical ethics, and bioethical decision-making.
Course Overview
Psychological development, psychological mechanisms of illness, sociological aspects of health in Nigeria, medical ethics, and bioethical decision-making. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Lifespan Psychological Development: Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging •...
What You'll Learn
- Analyze psychological development across the lifespan and emotional reactions to acute and chronic illness.
- Explain the sociological factors influencing healthcare seeking behavior and traditional medicine in Nigeria.
- Apply the four classical bioethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice) to clinical scenarios.
- Discuss the ethical and legal foundations of informed consent, confidentiality, and surrogate decision-making.
- Recognize physician stress, burnout signs, and strategies for psychological resilience in medical training.
Requirements
- Clearance of 100L Pre-Medical courses
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
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1. Lifespan Psychological Development: Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
MED 201 • 200L • Behavioural Sciences • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Lifespan Psychological Development: Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: MED 201: Behavioural Sciences, Medical Ethics & Health Sociology (200 Level) • Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Ethics & H...
2. Lifespan Psychological Development: Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
MED 201 • 200L • Behavioural Sciences • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Lifespan Psychological Development: Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: MED 201: Behavioural Sciences, Medical Ethics & Health Sociology (200 Level) • MDCN Professional MBBS Exam / UK GMC MLA / USM...
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3. Lifespan Psychological Development: Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level beginner
Taught in English
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