aVLPY9X1c Psychiatry - practice

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. MUDr. Tomáš Kašpárek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Pavel Theiner, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Eliška Bartečková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. MUDr. Bc. Libor Ustohal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Pavla Horká Linhartová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Pavel Křenek (seminar tutor)
doc. MUDr. Alena Damborská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Michaela Mayerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MDDr. MUDr. Ida Kupcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martin Horký (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Tomáš Mihok (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Zuzana Timková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Tomáš Kašpárek, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry – Joint workplaces with the University Hospital Brno - workplaces of the Bohunice and Mater. Hospital – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Jana Pazderová
Supplier department: Department of Psychiatry – Joint workplaces with the University Hospital Brno - workplaces of the Bohunice and Mater. Hospital – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable of Seminar Groups
aVLPY9X1c/32: Mon 2. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Tue 3. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Wed 4. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Thu 5. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Fri 6. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Mon 9. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Tue 10. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Wed 11. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Thu 12. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Fri 13. 10. 8:00–13:00 N02202
aVLPY9X1c/33: Mon 18. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Tue 19. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Wed 20. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Thu 21. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Fri 22. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Mon 25. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Tue 26. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Wed 27. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Fri 29. 9. 8:00–13:00 N02202
aVLPY9X1c/35: Mon 8. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Tue 9. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Wed 10. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Thu 11. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Fri 12. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Mon 15. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Tue 16. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Wed 17. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Thu 18. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202, Fri 19. 1. 8:00–13:00 N02202
Prerequisites
aVLFA0822c Pharmacology II -pr.
VLFA0722p - Pharmacology II lecture
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Main aims of the course are:

- to get acquainted with the problematics of general and special Psychiatry and its connections to other specialisations;
- to familiarise with psychiatric terminology;
- to get acquainted with the methodology of psychiatric diagnostics and therapeutic approaches;
- to get acquainted with characteristics, symptoms, diagnostics, course and therapy of major mental disorders;
- to familiarise with the basic diagnostic and therapeutic process in patients with psychiatric symptomatology in general medical practice.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course a student will be able to:

- Describe and classify basic disorders of mental functions;
- Perform an examination of a patient with a psychiatric disorder;
- Describe principles of the psychiatric diagnostics;
- Describe a classification and indications of biological therapeutic methods and psychotherapy;
- Describe a classification, symptoms and course of main psychiatric disorders;
- Describe management and treatment options in main psychiatric disorders;
- Perform a necessary differential diagnosis and suggest a means to manage a patient showing symptoms of a mental disorder;
- Reproduce and apply legislation pertaining to psychiatric patients, especially hospitalisation without informed consent, possession of a driving license and gun license, criminal responsibility and legal capacity.
Syllabus
  • EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS:
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Treatment in Psychiatry
  • Psychopathology
  • Affective disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Personality disorders and psychotherapy
  • Neurotic disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Child psychiatry
  • Substance use disorders
Literature
    required literature
  • HRDLIČKA, Michal. Psychiatry and pedopsychiatry. Translated by Ladislav Hosák - Štěpánka Beranová - Veronika Hublová - Xavi. First English edition. Prague: Charles University, Karolinum Press, 2016, 514 stran. ISBN 9788024633787. info
  • ŽOURKOVÁ, Alexandra, Eva ČEŠKOVÁ and Ivana DRTÍLKOVÁ. General and specialized psychiatry. Multimediální podpora výuky klinických a zdravotnických oborů (General and specialized psychiatry). Online. 2011. URL info
  • COWEN, Philip, Paul HARRISON a Tom BURNS. Shorter Oxford textobook of psychitry, sixth edition, 818 stran. ISBN 978-80-1996-0561-3
    recommended literature
  • STAHL, Stephen. Stahl´s essential psychopharmacology: neuroscientific basis and practical application. 4. vyd. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013, 608 s. ISBN 978-1-107-68646-5
Teaching methods
- Theoretical seminars
- Demonstration of patients and discussions about specific patient cases
- Practical exercises
Assessment methods
CREDIT
Instructions for completing the course in full-time study:
To complete the course, the student is required to attend classes, only one full day of excused absence is allowed. In case of multiple absences, substitution is necessary - usually in the form of a written essay on a chosen topic or a short-term stay in one of the departments of the Psychiatric Clinic. Substitution of teaching can be agreed with the representative for teaching (Dr. Kupcová, Dr. Theiner)
To be awarded credit, it is necessary to complete an online credit test in IS MUNI with the selection of one correct answer. To pass the test, at least 8 out of 13 questions must be answered correctly. .
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: K udělení zápočtu je třeba vypracovat písemné psychiatrické vyšetření pacienta
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
General note: More information on: http://psychiatrie.med.muni.cz.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 60.
Teacher's information
http://psychiatrie.med.muni.cz
COURSE OUTLINE

The course is organised into following segments:

1. THEORETICAL SEMINARS

Are theoretical presentation about psychiatric topics. Together with a literature study and lectures should offer students a theoretical background necessary for the case studies. Seminars take place in the Lecture room of the Department of Psychiatry.

2. DEMONSTRATION OF PATIENTS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT SPECIFIC PATIENT CASES

This segment includes either interview with a patient, led by the lecturer, videos or interactive case studies. It is the first step in applying the theoretical knowledge about differential diagnostics and case management in Psychiatry. An active approach of students is expected as well as sufficient theoretical knowledge about the topic. Demonstrations take place in the Lecture room of the Department of Psychiatry.

3. PRACTICAL EXERCISES

This part is more practice-oriented. The exact content of each class is dependent on the current situation on specific wards of the department. It may include ward visit, demonstration of electroconvulsive therapy or bright light therapy, interviews with patient

ORGANISATION OF CLASSES

The duration of this course is two weeks. Classes begin at 8 am (7:30 on Friday) in the lecture room of the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Brno, building G, 1st floor. Each day, before the classes start, the students will gather in front of the lecture room and will await the secretary of the department who will open the room.

Students shall bring white coats and indoor shoes. They are allowed to store their belongings in back portions of the lecture room through the duration of the classes.

The exact organisation of the day will be communicated to students during the classes and will depend on the situation at wards of the Department and on the lecturer.

At the end of each day, the key of the lecture room should be returned to the secretary of the department and in case of her absence to the ward 21.

Students are expected to arrive prepared, it means that they will have at least a basic knowledge of the day's topic. It is possible that unprepared students will not allow presence during the classes which equal to absence for that specific day.

During the state holidays, classes are cancelled and do not to be substituted.

The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, autumn 2018, spring 2019, autumn 2019, spring 2020, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, autumn 2024, spring 2025.
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