Ελληνική Ιατρική Ορολογία

The concept of Mental Health, the importance of Mental Health in achieving and sustaining health, social components of Mental Health, the bio-psycho-social model of health, factors promoting and sustaining Mental Health, factors with negative impact on Mental Health, Mental Health problems, basic forms of Mental Health Disorders, Mental Health and cultural setting, basic principles coping Mental Health problems, social – community approaching to Mental Health, Mental Health services.

The goal of the course is a thorough understanding of the most important bacteria that cause infections in humans as well as their microbiological diagnosis. Moreover, the objectives of the course include the introduction to the basic principles of immunology and immune response to bacterial infections

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to, have a clear understanding of the basic principles of Pharmacology with respect to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in the human organism, understand the mechanisms of drug actions and drug-drug interactions, understand the effect of exogenous and endogenous factors on the efficacy and toxicity of drugs, use the basic principles of Pharmacology to acquire a working knowledge of the properties of individual drugs to be learned in Systemic Pharmacology.

Introduction to Healthcare Systems. Greek Healthcare System. Principles of Primary Health Care. The role of the General Practitioner/ Family Doctor in the Healthcare System. Health determinants. Health Needs Assessment. Basic Principles of Communication in Medical History. Active listening Techniques. Principles and techniques of feedback. Introduction to basic practical skills: Infection control (hand hygiene, gloving, prevention of bloodstream infections, safe waste disposal), Vital signs measurement (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation), Injections (intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous), Basic Life Support and use of automatic external defibrillator (BLS-AED).

Understanding of the theocratic character of ancient medicine and of the supernatural causes of diseases. Knowledge of the evolution of the notions of health and disease and of the contribution of philosophy. Understanding of the importance of the Hippocratic medicine: beginning of medical rationalization, foundation of the “pathophysiological theory” based on the body. Understanding that the cause of the evolution of medicine during the Hellenistic period was the use of postmorted examination (Herophilus and Erasistratus). Study of the galenic contribution to the evolution of medicine. Familiarization with the first Byzantine hospitals and with Arabic medicine and its transmission to Spain. Understanding of the conditions prevailing in the West during the Middle Ages that lead to the regression of medicine. Acquaintance with the most important personalities – for medicine – of Renaissance. Understanding of the effect of the natural sciences on the evolution of medicine and study of the major discoveries of the 17th century. Knowledge of the influence of philosophy and of Linnaeus’ systematization to the development of new medical systems during the 18th century and study of the most important personalities and accomplishments. Understanding of the rapid evolution of medicine during the 19th century and acquaintance with the most important personalities and accomplishments. Study of the most important developments in medicine during the 20th century and understanding of their interaction. Acquaintance with the Εptanse medicine, the first scientific medicine of modern Greece and knowledge of the conditions under which the University of Athens was established. Understanding of the worldwide contribution of Greek doctors of the mainland or of the diaspora.

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be knowledgable about: 1 – The etiology of human diseases. 2 – The mechanisms of evolution (i.e., the pathogenesis) of diseases. 3 – Basic morphologic changes (gross and microscopic changes) in tissues and organs in various diseases. 4 – The molecular changes that cause the diseases. 5 – Basic laboratory methods with usefulness in diagnosis and research.

Through lectures, technology demonstrations and laboratory exercises the students will learn to familiarize themselves with the use of computer systems for educational kai medical practice needs. They will also learn relevant terminology and the importance of computer networking. They will also be introduced to the concepts of different medical data types and medical images as well as the content and importance of biomedical data and data processing. Students will learn to describe in terms of algorithms and logical steps medical processes and problems. They will learn to seek valid and up-to-date medical information on the internet and through specialized medical knowledge databases. Students will learn to appreciate the importance of the patient electronic health record and its uses. Students will understand the role and importance of medical information flow and management in medical health information systems and telemedicine systems. Last, they will learn to dynamically use new technologies during their education.

Dear first-year students,

We wish you a healthy and successful academic year!

We inform you that the lectures of "General Histology" will be held in Amphitheater B, every Monday 15.00-16.00, starting on the 6^th of March. You can find the exact program on e-learning. Even though it is not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to attend the lectures because the course of General Histology is complex with a lot of information. Presences will be taken and will be considered for the final grades.

The lab courses start on Thursday, March the 2^nd. Laboratory classes will take place every Thursday 10-12 (a2), every Friday 11-13 (a1) and every Monday 11-13 (a3), according to the schedule which you can find on e-learning. Classes will be held in our exercise class room, on the 1st floor of the building of basic medical sciences. You can enter through our laboratory and our main entrance, or directly through the entrance which is across the canteen.

Please note that you are only allowed to miss one lab course per semester. After communicating with your professor, and provided there is another class on the topic you missed, you may participate in this class to substitute for the missing lab course.

After completing the lab courses, there will be lab exams on histological sections from the specimens you have been taught, which will account for 20% of your total, final score. The remaining 80% of your final score will be acquired from multiple choice quiz questions, through e-learning platform, during the examination period at the end of the semester. Physical presence at all the exams is required from all students

We will do our best to make sure you will learn and understand Histology while having a good time. We will be available for any problem you have. We will all work together for your success, but your efforts should be obvious and sufficient.

Basic reading instructions:

You should read and understand the structures of the cells, tissues or organs, and understand the differences which are responsible for their characteristic function. Always study carefully the images in the book, the atlas, the addendum, and the PowerPoint presentations of the lab courses and the lectures (all extra material -atlas, addendum and PP presentations- will be available on e-learning).

For the majority of the exam- questions, it is important to understand thoroughly the images and the bullets of the PowerPoint presentations delivered both in the lab courses and in the lectures. “a picture is worth a thousand words”  

The main textbook that the lectures and lab courses are based upon (Junqueira’s Basic Histology Text and Atlas 14th Edition) is freely available online at:

https://archive.org/details/JunqueirasBasicHistologyTextAndAtlas14thEdition/mode/thumb

Reading the book is absolutely necessary for understanding and completing your knowledge. PowerPoint notes, atlas and addendum are very helpful, but cannot be enough for you to succeed your examination

Looking forward to a fruitful and successful semester!