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IPLUSO 19566

Clinical pathology

Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The Clinical Pathology curricular unit most often uses laboratory tests of body fluids, such as blood and urine, compared to the pathological anatomy, which uses tissue examination. Students will have the opportunity to understand the four major disciplines in Clinical Pathology: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine and Microbiology. Additionally they will have the opportunity to address the area of immunology. In all these areas, students will be encouraged to participate in various formative dynamics, such as discussion of clinical cases. In the end, the student should be familiar with the proper use and interpretation of laboratory tests, the role of the clinical and public health technician, as well as recognize current technology and state-of-the-art equipment used in laboratory tests.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Pathogenesis, clinical course, laboratory tests and disease control Haematology - anemia, leukemia and Haemostasis Biochemistry - Diabetes, Tumor Markers. Microbiology - Infectious Diseases Immunology
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Acquire knowledge of the Clinical Pathology in the fields of Biochemistry, Hematology and Microbiology. Acquire knowledge about diseases, its pathogenesis and clinical outcome. Knowing how to define reference values. Evaluate the results of laboratory tests that contribute to the diagnosis of health or disease. Relate analytical results and propose hypotheses of diagnosis.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Murray, P. R., Rosenthal, K. S., & Pfaller, M. A. (2025). Medical microbiology (10th ed.). Elsevier. Loscalzo, J., Fauci, A. S., Kasper, D. L., Hauser, S. L., Longo, D. L., Jameson, J. L., Holland, S. M., & Langford, C. A. (Eds.). (2025). Harrison's principles of internal medicine (22nd ed.). McGraw Hill. Bain, B. J., Bates, I., & Laffan, M. A. (2017). Dacie and Lewis practical haematology (12th ed.). Elsevier. Kaushansky, K., Prchal, J. T., Levi, M. M., Roberts, I., Thein, S. L., & Kipps, T. J. (Eds.). (2025). Williams hematology (11th ed.). McGraw Hill. Rifai, N., Chiu, R. W. K., Young, I., Burnham, C.-A. D., & Wittwer, C. T. (Eds.). (2023). Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics (9th ed.). Elsevier.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Innovative methodologies supporting the teaching-learning process favour an active, participatory, and student-centred approach, linking theoretical knowledge with the interpretation of laboratory results in Clinical Pathology. Problem-based learning and clinical-laboratory case studies develop clinical reasoning, analytical capacity, decision-making, and the formulation of diagnostic hypotheses. The use of simulated or real analytical results, reference values, diagnostic algorithms, multimedia resources, and digital platforms supports the understanding of the relationship between pathogenesis, clinical evolution, and laboratory tests. Guided discussion of cases in Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology reinforces content integration. These methodologies encourage autonomy, critical thinking, collaborative learning, and the application of knowledge in a professional context.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não