IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORK PROGRAM OF THE DISCIPLINE "PATIENT CARE (PRACTICE)" IN THE SYSTEM OF TRAINING FUTURE DOCTORS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2026.2.16440Keywords:
medical education, patient care, clinical competencies, propaedeutics, practical trainingAbstract
Modern medical education is focused on developing the professional training of future physicians through the integration of theoretical and practical components. In this context, disciplines of the propaedeutic cycle are of particular importance, as they form the foundation of professional training for future doctors. One of the key subjects is “Patient Care (Practice),” which ensures the development of basic clinical competencies necessary for further education and professional activity.
The aim of the study is to analyze the content, structure, and educational potential of the working curriculum of the discipline “Patient Care (Practice)” and to determine its role in the development of professional competencies of future physicians. The study employed methods of analysis of educational and methodological documentation, generalization of pedagogical experience, and comparison of modern approaches to medical education.
It has been established that the discipline’s curriculum has a clear structure and includes theoretical, practical, and independent components, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the development of professional competencies. Considerable attention is given to practical training of higher education students, the development of clinical thinking, and the formation of patient care skills and professional communication.
The results of the study indicate that the implementation of modern educational technologies, particularly simulation-based learning and interactive methods, increases the effectiveness of the educational process. Prospects for further research are associated with improving teaching methods of the discipline and expanding students’ practical training.
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