531-491 Pathology 2

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On completion of this subject, students should have a knowledge of general and systemic pathology, which can be applied to diagnosis and management; have learned to correlate clinical features and natural history of diseases with macroscopic, microscopic and molecular patterns of disease; developed an appreciation of the range of the possible changes that can occur in disease processes; be able to apply such understanding to the recognition of disease and the planning and evaluation of therapeutic intervention; acquire familiarity with the tools of investigation used by pathologists; understand the limitations of these investigations and feel confident in seeking advice from a pathologist. The subject consists of a series of lectures and demonstrations to reinforce and expand on third-year subjects, arranged by the Professor/Directors of Pathology in each clinical school. Teaching rounds are centred on post mortem material and current surgical specimens and investigative medicine in the related disciplines of haematology, biochemistry and microbiology. Students are expected to assist with at least one post mortem examination and are encouraged to follow the process of evaluation of biopsy material. The pathology program continues throughout the fifth and sixth years in the form of clinico-pathological correlations and conjoint sessions with departments providing diagnostic services.

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As for 531-031 Pathology 1