Substance Use

Describe the social context of alcohol use and articulate the difference between the phrases 'social drinking' and 'problem drinking' Outline how alcohol consumption can be assessed. Discuss common health effects of alcohol on the body including short term, medium term and long term effects. Discuss the concept of alcoholism as an addiction and the consequence of alcohol harms in the UK and further afield along with implication that has for prevention and treatment therapies. Describe the epidem

Synopsis This session will deal with the circulation of the gastrointestinal tract with particular emphasis on the venous drainage to the liver. Learning Outcomes Describe the position and functional anatomy of the liver, its lobes, segments and their key anatomical relations. Explain the peritoneal reflections of the liver and its movement during ventilation. Summarise the functional anatomy of the portal vein, the portal venous system, porto-systemic anastomoses and their significance in port

Learning objectives broad bean Jaundice is a sign not a disease Jaundice results from elevated bilirubin, the result of haem metabolism Bilirubin metabolism and excretion involves multiple organs Abnormal bilirubin levels can result from many genetic or acquired causes A range of tests and observations are necessary to identify the cause

Describe the utility and limitations of liver function tests. Explain the main functions of the liver in metabolic synthesis and waste disposal. Demonstrate how tests can distinguish between different causes of liver dysfunction. Link the use of liver function tests to the measurement of bilirubin as described in the jaundice plenary.

6. Drug Toxicity Learning objectives By the end of this session you should be able to: Adverse Drug Reaction • Define an adverse drug reaction and other adverse outcomes of drug therapy • Explain the frequency of adverse drug reactions and their impact on public health • Explain why all drugs have both beneficial and adverse effects • Describe the common classification of adverse drug reactions (e.g. ABCDE) • Explain the alternative classification based on dose, timing and suscep

Synopsis This session introduces you to the neuropharmacological principles of anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic therapeutics. The antidepressant drugs are covered more in-depth in the Yr2 LSRC Mood-Stabilising Therapeutics session. Learning Outcomes Describe* the mechanism of action, indications for use, relevant contraindications and adverse effects for the following drugs: *(to a depth to enable the anticipation of their clinical effects, communicate effectively with colleagues and counsel p