Diploma in Emergency Medicine

Primary health care: features; organization; global perspective.
Dimensions of continuity of care, and the family doctor as gatekeeper.
Problem oriented patient records.
Co ordination of care and making effective referrals.
Illness and disease: case studies.
Dealing with uncertainty.
Principles of health promotion activity.
The doctor's role in prevention of smoking; sexually transmitted disease; any other relevant health problem(s).
Use of medical literature; computer skills, principles of quality assurance and practice audit.
Diagnosis in Emergency.
Maintenance of vital functions.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Prevention of complications in emergency situations.
Equipment and drugs for emergencies.
Actions to be taken in common emergencies of the following areas:
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Pediatric
Psychiatric
Metabolic and endocrine
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Trauma
ENT and ophthalmology