Section: Module 1: Lesson 7: Preventive Care and Health Maintenance | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
    • Acquire proficiency in executing standard gynecology office procedures safely and effectively.
    • Counsel patients regarding the following and suggest appropriate referral if necessary (i.e. social worker, nutritionist, psychologist): Contraception, Violence, Sexually infections, Exercise, Depression, Substance abuse among others.
    • Explain prevention guidelines, including screening procedures, with an understanding of value-based care for diseases of the organs and systems involved in gynecology and obstetrics process
    • Identify risk factors in a patient’s personal and family history, including socio-economic status and status as member of racial, ethnic or gender minority, for diseases of the  the organs and systems involved in gynecology and obstetrics process.
    • Advise patients on a broad range of preventive and proactive measures to maintain a state of wellness, including regular medical check-ups, balanced diet, exercise, and mental well-being.
    • Identify barriers to accessing preventive health care services:
      1. Personal (social, economic, insurance)
      2. Provider (implicit bias, stereotyping)
      3. Community/ Local (transportation, facility access, hours of operation)
      4. Regional
      5. National
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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