Acute care: Inquiry cases

Acute care is where a patient receives active treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. This unit will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients presenting with acute care conditions. The unit will explore conditions affecting a range of patient groups and will include, but is not limited to, acute infectious illnesses, oncological disorders and solid organ transplantation. This unit will relate the pathophysiology and epidemiology of these conditions with the rational design and quality use of medicines. The unit will integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, therapeutics and evidence-based practice to guide therapeutic decision making. This unit will enable you to apply and refine your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.