Know and understand the common causes and presentations of respiratory disease in the elderly including CAP, HAP, Aspiration pneumonia, Respiratory failure. COPD, Fibrotic lung disease, bronchiectasis, PE, Pleural effusions.
Level
This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.
Assessment
This learning outcome is assessed in the following ways:
- MBBS Pt 4 (Yr 4)
GMC theme
This learning outcome maps to the following GMC theme:
- 8b: Explain the scientific bases for common disease presentations
