Domain: acquisition and application of medical knowledge
Graduates will, with a broad scientific body of knowledge encompassing
biological, behavioural and social sciences:
- Discuss the normal structure, function and development of the human body and
mind at all stages of life, the factors that may disturb these, and the
interactions between body and mind
- Apply the scientific body of knowledge appropriately to common and important
clinical problems and to the management of patients
Domain: professional, clinical and research skills
Graduates will, with an empathetic patient-centred approach and skills
appropriate for the stage of practice:
- Competently
- obtain clear, comprehensive and relevant case histories
- perform routine clinical examinations
- use a range of procedures for
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- select and interpret appropriate diagnostic investigations
- synthesise
and integrate information to formulate differential diagnoses
- develop and implement a clinical management plan
- inform and educate patients and their families.
- Practise ethically and with regard to medicolegal obligations
- Communicate sensitively and effectively, using a culturally appropriate
approach, with patients, their families and colleagues
- Access, evaluate and use new knowledge and information sources to support
clinical decision-making and ongoing personal development
- Critically evaluate research methodologies and findings
- Make appropriate decisions in situations of incomplete knowledge and/or
complexity/ambiguity
- Demonstrate the capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and
self-directed learning
- Work as a constructive and collaborative health care team member, with respect
for complementary skills and competencies.
Domain:
Hauora Māori
Graduates will, with knowledge of the social, cultural, political and economic determinants
impacting on Māori health:
- practise in accordance with the principles of and responsibilities under The
Treaty of Waitangii
- practise in a culturally competent manner
Domain:
Population and primary healthcare
To guide practice and to challenge the current organisation of healthcare in New
Zealand, graduates will be able to:
- identify feasible strategies to improve health that incorporate the broader
determinants of health at community and population levell
- identify major threats to health and critique trends in healthcare delivery in
New Zealand and internationally
- apply the principles of health promotion, population screening and disease
management involving individuals and populations to a range of primary
healthcare settings
- appraise evidence and practice, using a range of methods.
