45533 - Internal Medicine 2 (L-Z)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student must grasp the fundamental knowledge and clinical methodology to: - evaluate the existence of a real Emergency on the basis of the detected objectivity and some basic biochemical / instrumental investigations; - evaluate the possible differential diagnoses and prepare the first therapeutic measures; - foresee and set up a therapeutic path for the medium term and direct the patient to the Specialist.

Course contents

Course program:

• Hypertensive emergencies

• Chest pain

• Dizziness and transient loss of consciousness

• Palpitations

• Discussion of clinical topics according to students’ needs

Readings/Bibliography

Harrison. Principi di Medicina Interna. 21^ Edizione McGraw Hill

"Medicina di Emergenza-Urgenza. Web Tutorial Manual", Ivo Casagrande, Gianluca Ghiselli, Ed. Idelson Gnocchi

Teaching methods

Lessons will take place with the help of clinical cases and discussion of the literature and guidelines.

Assessment methods

Final Examination
The final exam will assess the student’s knowledge of the topics covered in the course program. The exam consists of a written test with multiple-choice questions, graded on a 30-point scale.

Any negative evaluation (either “withdrawn” or “failed”) will be recorded in AlmaEsami, as required by the teaching regulations, without affecting the student’s academic record, and the exam may be retaken. A “refusal” of the grade will also be registered in AlmaEsami according to the regulations.

Students must register for the exam through AlmaEsami online within the established deadlines. Examination sessions are scheduled at the end of the lecture period. The recording of the grade obtained in the written test will be carried out in AlmaEsami by the examiner.

Students are reminded that they must present themselves at the exam with their university ID card and a valid identification document. For reasons of privacy protection, students are requested to use only the authenticated institutional email address (nome.cognome@studio.unibo.it ) for all communications regarding their academic record.

Exam dates:
To be defined.

Grading criteria
Assessment will be based on a written test consisting of multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions.

• Multiple-choice questions (15): +2 points for a correct answer; −1 point for an incorrect answer; 0 points if unanswered.

• Open-ended questions (3): +3 points for a correct answer; −3 points for an incorrect or incomplete answer; −1 point if unanswered.

The total time allowed for the written test is 60 minutes. The use of any supporting material (textbooks, notes, electronic devices) is not permitted during the exam.

The maximum achievable score, if all answers are correct and complete, is 30/30 with honors (cum laude).
The minimum passing grade is 18/30.

Teaching tools

Lectures with video projection. The teaching materials presented during the lessons will be made available to students in electronic format via the internet.

Office hours

See the website of Davide Agnoletti