Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKC)

Learning Objectives through Clinical Posting:

KNOWLEDGE

Describe physiology of pregnancy, including changes in haematological and biochemical parameters
Describe physiology of menstrual cycle
Describe relevant pelvic anatomy
Describe pathology of core conditions/presentations
Discuss principles of management of termination of pregnancy
Describe schedule of antenatal care for low-risk pregnant women, including prenatal screening
Normal labour & delivery – explain principles of management, including diagnosis, stages, monitoring of progress (including partogram), CTG interpretation, episiotomy and perineal repair
Discuss delivery complications – instrumental delivery, Caesarean section, post-partum haemorrhage perineal problems
Core procedures (diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical) – describe common indications, contraindications and complications

SKILLS

Manage patients:

Gather an accurate history, that is contextualized to the clinical situation
Implement a structured approach to enquiry for a specific symptom(s)
Perform physical examinations of relevant systems, recognizing normal and abnormal findings
Perform where appropriate specific or intimate examinations, including obstetric abdominal examination and bimanual vaginal examination, recognizing normal and abnormal findings
Formulate differential diagnoses with justification
Recognise ‘red flag’ presentations requiring prompt further assessment
Describe appropriate initial investigation(s)
Interpret relevant investigations and apply them to aid diagnosis
Generate and explain in outline management plans using evidence-based medicine
Describe commonly used drug - indications, contraindications & adverse effects

Perform procedures:

Perform specific procedures including: speculum, genital swabs and PAP smear, recognizing normal and abnormal findings

Specific Procedures:

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