This unit introduces students to the theoretical and clinical aspects of systemic diseases, their medical management, their manifestations and/or how they affect the management of podiatric disorders. The unit consists of a didactic lecture series, interactive group tutorials as well as smaller clinical practice tutorials within a hospital setting.<br/><br/>Students are able to understand and apply the general principles of pathology to systemic pathology; appreciate the interrelationships between certain systemic and lower limb diseases and how systemic pathology can affect the management of patients; and understand pathology reporting. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: completion of all Level 1 units within the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
