Stage 1V: Community perspective of patient care
Evaluating the influence of family and community on a given patient presentation; effect/impact of patient on a family and community; health seeking behavior; social, family and community factors affecting patient management; promoting health using comprehensive approaches through stake holder participation; carrying out legal and statutory duties conforming to ethical standards and national policies; demonstrate caring attitude towards patients, families and the community.
Timing and duration: 40 hours in Terms 13, 14, 15
Teaching methods: lectures, discussions of case studies, student presentations, seminars, exhibition
Attendance required: Minimum attendance of 80% in teaching-learning sessions
Assessment: written examination
Table 1: Examinations in the Community Stream
| Exam | Marks apportioned (out of 150 | Format of Exam | Timing |
| *CSA-I | 35 | Written paper | Completion of Stages I and II |
| Group assessment | 05 | Group reports | During Terms 2 & 3 |
| CSA-II | 25 | Written paper | End of Term 10-11 |
| CSA-III | 55 | Community attachment |
|
(05) |
Continuous assessment |
End of C4 During C6 On completion of relevant teaching and field/community work |
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Family attachment |
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| (05) (05) (05) |
Report Field-based assessment Viva-voce |
End of C5/C6 During C6 During C7 |
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Research projects |
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| (10) (10) |
Report Field-based assessment Viva-voce | End of C6 During C7 |
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| CSA-IV | 30 |
Written paper | End of professorial appointments |
150** |
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* CSA: Community Stream Assessment
** Marks scored out of 150 is made into a percentage mark as the Community Stream mark.
