The aim of this module is to enable students to integrate systematic and structured history taking with clinical assessment, physical examination and diagnostic skills linked to body systems, in order to undertake and integrate physical assessment findings into clinical decision making to safety net patients and manage risk.

On completion of this course students will be able to:

· Apply an understanding of the pathophysiology of diseases to recognise the signs and symptoms of illness (particularly where a patient may require escalation) and take an accurate medical history using a systematic approach

· Demonstrate and critically appraise own interpersonal communication skills to develop effective partnerships with patients, carers, other prescribers and members of the health care team

· Apply a range of physical assessment and diagnostic skills,(including cardiovascular, respiratory, eye, ENT, gastro-intestinal, muscular skeletal, dermatology and neurological systems), to inform clinical decision making and monitor patient response to therapy

· Interpret the results of clinical assessments skills to inform and critically evaluate a patients' working diagnosis, formulate a treatment plan (including prescribing where appropriate), and evaluate the response to current treatment to enable treatment modification and/or appropriate referral where indicated (including red flags and safety-netting).

· Critically reflect on own competence and limitations in relation to the use of clinical assessment and diagnostic skills of patients in practice

This Module will be offered as a part-time, 6 month module. It utilises a blend of learning approaches. Students are required to attend two full days of teaching at UCL, plus the OSCE assessment. The face-to-face teaching is complemented by bespoke online learning. In addition, all students require a clinical mentor in practice to undertake their supervised practice of clinical assessment skills. Students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of supervised practice.