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FOR5300 · Forensic pathology practice 3
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Forensic Medicine
Overview
You will begin your journey through the theoretical content of the cases you will confront in daily practice. The focus is on natural disease, supplemented by the very special circumstance of sexual assault. You will understand how to conclude and formulate the cause of death and properly complete a death certificate. In the mortuary you will consolidate your basic autopsy skills with a particular focus on removing and examining the organs of the chest and abdomen, dissecting and examining the lungs, heart and pelvic viscera.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Philippines | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities in a block period (FLX-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation case scenario (1,800 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 2 | Preparation of expert opinion (1,800 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Forensic examination (sexual assault & cause of death) (full clinic day) | Demonstration | 40% | — |
| 4 | Student forensic medicine case log book (pass/fail) | Written | — | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and discuss the pathology of common natural causes of sudden and unexpected death in the Philippines.
- Identify and discuss the main pathologies of forensic significance in the heart, lungs, brain, gastro-intestinal system and genito-urinary system.
- Analyse the approach to the autopsy examination in a case of suspected sexual assault, including the use of special investigations.
- Appraise the approaches taken to concluding causes of death in general and in particular cases.
- Conduct an internal examination of the thoracic and abdominal cavities under supervision, including preparation and dissection of organs.
Workload
6 hours off campus, self-directed learning per week, 4 hours teacher directed learning per week, plus 20 contact hours over 3 block days.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Applied sessions | — |
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