Introduction to Professionalism, Community and Patient Management

Introduction to Professionalism, Patient Management, and Community is a mixed-methods course designed to introduce best practices in patient interaction and management, concepts of medical evaluation of the dental patient, and considerations around ethical and inclusive treatment of all patients. This course will provide foundational knowledge in: -cultural competency -fundamental concepts in principles of professionalism and ethical decision making -the doctor patient relationship -considerations of academic integrity and professional communication -components and application of the medical history - basics of a dental/orofacial exam and components of a general physical exam, including the general survey, vital signs, cranial nerve exam, head and neck examination, and examination of the heart and lungs The course is designed as an introduction to professionalism and patient evaluation. This module will consist of lectures, three seminar sessions devoted to an investigation of ethical decision making, and two mandatory small group practical rotations where you will be exposed to application of the medical history and physical examination in practice. The ethics seminars will ask you to practice the skills reviewed during ethics lecture 1 and applied in ethics lecture 2. These discussion- based gatherings have a goal of providing students with knowledge and experiences in identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas. This includes stating the facts of a given case, explaining any temptations that may interfere with ethical behavior, creating and applying strategies for effectively dealing with ethical dilemmas, identifying resources available for resolving ethical concerns, and understanding aspects of professional communication among patients, colleagues, faculty, and staff, such as verbal, non-verbal, and written communication (including use of social media), and diversity and inclusion. The first practical workshop will also take place in a seminar setting and review components of medical history and physical exam, providing an opportunity for practice on classmates. The second rotation will occur in the Personalized Care Suite where you will assist senior students as they take a medical history and perform a physical examination on comprehensive care patients. Fall 1.75-3 Credit Hours