Case-based diagnostic portfolio

2 - Portfolio - 0

Presentation

1 - Oral assessment and presentation - 100

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This module explores the fundamental diagnostic principles and evidence base that support advancing contemporary clinical practice. The following topics will be covered:
Testing principles
<ul><li>Pretest probability</li><li>Test selection, performance, and interpretation, including awareness of how test accuracy and reference ranges may vary across different demographic and population groups.</li><li>Diagnostic stewardship, uncertainty management, and safety netting</li></ul>
Laboratory diagnostics
<ul><li>Haematology</li><li>Biochemistry</li><li>Microbiology</li><li>Point-of-care testing</li></ul>
Imaging and radiology fundamentals
<ul><li>Imaging modality selection: indications and principles for X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI</li><li>An introduction to chest x-ray interpretation</li><li>The use of point-of-care ultrasound in contemporary healthcare practice</li></ul>
Genomics and emerging diagnostic technologies including artificial intelligence

Feedback is provided in a number of ways throughout your module. This includes feedback you receive during teaching from both peers and lecturers and that provided for formative assessment. Following an assessment, you will be given your marks and feedback in line with the assessment regulations and policy. More information on the timing and type of feedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the module leader. <a href='https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations'>https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations</a>

This module will support the development of all the graduate attributes. Your module leader will provide you with information about how your learning, teaching and assessment activities support your development of these attributes. The graduate attributes are: - Always learning - Engaged in the world - Technical and digital - Connected Professional - Creating Impact

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Self-directed - 

Key concepts in clinical epidemiology: Estimating pre-test probability

Journal 

Book

A Practical Guide to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health

extbook of diagnostic microbiology-E-Book: Textbook of diagnostic microbiology

Henry's clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods

book

Deep medicine: how artificial intelligence can make healthcare human again

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care

APM079 - Fundamentals of Clinical Diagnostics for Advancing Practice

APM079-PRD3-PER-ALV1

You will learn through a combination of:
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<li>Lectures,</li>
<li>Guided reading, and</li>
<li>Independent study.</li>
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Self-directed study will include a review of web-based resources and participation in online discussion forums. Guided independent strategies are included to complement the teaching component of this module, including pre-session reading, post-session quizzes, and post-session guided independent study.

In-person – refers to where a student attends classes in a physical learning space. This will be supported by online learning resources that all students can access online.

Fundamentals of Clinical Diagnostics for Advancing Practice

Critically analyse the indications, performance characteristics, and limitations of key diagnostic modalities including haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, point-of-care testing, imaging technologies, and genomics in supporting clinical practice.



Knowledge

Demonstrate professional accountability in diagnostic stewardship through responsible resource utilisation and ethical consideration of patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and clinical benefit in diagnostic decision-making.

Values and attitudes

Synthesise diagnostic information from multiple sources and modalities to formulate reasoned conclusions, whilst effectively communicating diagnostic uncertainty and limitations to patients and healthcare colleagues.

Skills

Apply systematic approaches to diagnostic test selection and interpretation, integrating clinical reasoning with evidence-based principles to support appropriate diagnostic decision-making in clinical scenarios.

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of fundamental diagnostic principles including pretest probability, diagnostic stewardship, and uncertainty management, and evaluate the evidence base underpinning contemporary diagnostic decision-making across laboratory, imaging, and emerging technologies.

Exhibit reflective practice and intellectual curiosity regarding emerging diagnostic technologies and their potential impact on clinical practice, showing commitment to lifelong learning in the evolving diagnostic landscape.