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PENGIRAN ANAK PUTERI RASHIDAH
SA’ADATUL BOLKIAH
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(COURSE CODE 385)
STUDENT HANDBOOK
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CONTENT
TITLE PAGE NUMBER
STAFF AND CONTACT DETAILS 3
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME 4-5
PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 5
STUDENT ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION 6
PROGRAMME FEES 7
PROGRAMME OUTLINE 8
LEARNING STYLE 9-10
COURSEWORK AND STUDENT ASSESSMENTS 11-15
OTHERS 15-16
APPENDICES 17-22
APPENDIX ONE – INFORMATION SOURCES
APPENDIX TWO – VANCOUVER REFERENCING SYSTEM
APPENDIX THREE – PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE / COURSE CODES
IMPORTANT:
THIS HANDBOOK MUST BE READ WITH THE UBD EXAM REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTERS (AMENDED 2009) FROM THE GRADUATE STUDENTS HANDBOOK (on-line version
available at www.ubd.edu.bn under Study @ UBD – Graduate Studies)
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STAFF AND CONTACT DETAILS
Master of Science in Primary Health Care (MSc PHC) Staff
Name Title Phone/e-mail
2463001 ext
Dr Hjh Maslina binti Hj Mohsin Dean 2299
maslina.mohsin@ubd.edu.bn
Dk Dr Nurolaini binti Pg Hj Muhammad Kifli Deputy Dean – 2210
Academic, Research, nurolaini.kifli@ubd.edu.bn
Graduate and
Internalisation
Ms. Rozita Haji Tamin Deputy Dean 2210
Administration rozita.tamin@ubd.edu.bn
Dr Hjh Mas Rina Wati binti Hj Abdul Hamid Programme Leader – masrinawati@ubd.edu.bn
Postgraduate Studies
Dr Hjh Hashmet Parveen Ghouse MSc PHC Coordinator 2244
MRCGP INT hashmet.ghouse@ubd.edu.bn
MM Ed Coordinator
Dr Hjh Fazean Irdayati binti Hj Idris MSc PHC Coordinator 2244
Asst. PL Medicine fazean.idris@ubd.edu.bn
Professor David Koh Chair Professor and david.koh@ubd.edu.bn
Faculty Academic
Advisor
AP Dr Anne Cunningham PL Biomedical Sciences anne.cunningham@ubd.edu.bn
Global Affair Lead
Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq @ Lin Naing Associate Professor ayub.sadiq@ubd.edu.bn
Research Lead
Dr Hjh Siti Haziah binti POKSM DSP Hj Visiting Academic siti-haziah.abidin@shell.com
Abidin Lecturer
Shell Panaga KB
Dr Hj Azlan bin Hj Jaludin Head of Primary Care hajiazlan@hotmail.com
Services,MOH
Visiting Lecturer
Ainie Fazilah Hj Hamdan Acting Assistant 2266
Registrar ainie.hamdan@ubd.edu.bn
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PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences Contact Details:
PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Jalan Tungku Link
Gadong BE 1410
Brunei Darusalam
Telephone: +6732463001 ext 2202/2206
Fax: +6732461081
Website: www.ubd.edu.bn
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BACKGROUND
Since the year 2000, St George’s University London, SGUL (previously St George’s Hospital
Medical School London) has been working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and
Universiti Brunei Darussalam to help establish a sound post-graduate educational system for
Primary Health Care in Brunei Darussalam. This has involved creating a three-year British-
style vocational training scheme, a development and training forum for those consultants
and other nominated trainers involved with the scheme, and a Master level Diploma in
Primary Health Care that has run concurrently with the scheme. Since 2004, there has been
a gradual transition of the training workforce to include more local trainers and lecturers,
which led to the full transfer to local trainers in 2007.
Primary Health Care will continue to develop in Brunei Darussalam and so will the shape of
post-graduate education for family doctors. The diploma has been developed into a full
Master degree and the option of sitting MRCGP [International] for both MSc students and
other interested doctors in Brunei Darussalam has also been introduced. The intention is to
offer these two markers of excellence to candidates from other countries in the region, in
line with the Institute of Medicine’s inaugural objectives stated in September 2000.
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME
The programme leading to the Master of Science in Primary Health Care is conducted part-
time and delivered in a modular format, with 15 modules, each of 4 days’ duration, being
delivered over 3 years and distributed accordingly in each semester. The entire teaching
team consists of staffs from various local institutions mainly from the Ministry of Health and
Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
Students of the Master of Science in Primary Health Care must also participate in the
Vocational Training Scheme for Primary Health Care. This 3-year training runs concurrently
with the course and fulfils the requirements to include the clinical aspects of the
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programme. Eligibility to participate in the Vocational Training Scheme and the postings
required will be decided by the relevant postgraduate trainers and committee after taking
into account the background and clinical experience of the prospective student.
PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The principal programme aims are to:
• Deliver a Master of Science programme as a series of modules over three years
• Monitor the participants' progress through the programme by competence and
performance assessments
• Award a Master of Science in Primary Health Care to successful participants
The principal learning objectives for the students are to:
• Develop skills of critical appraisal and research evaluation
• Evaluate the evidence base of medicine as applied to primary care
• Develop evidence-based guidelines for implementation in Brunei Darussalam’s Primary
Care
• Be able to perform sophisticated analysis and critical peer review of clinical consultations
• Develop enhanced skills in audit as relevant to primary care
• Develop skills in academic writing and research techniques
• Integrate knowledge of educational theory into Continuing Medical Education and health
education
• Enhance leadership and management skills as appropriate to Primary Care
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STUDENT ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION
Minimum entry criteria
A candidate for admission into the Master of Science in Primary Health Care Programme
must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Hold a Primary Medical Degree: MBBS or its equivalent, recognized by the Brunei
Medical Board (BMB);
2. Hold a licence / Registered to practice medicine in Brunei Darussalam or a
recognised post in other countries;
3. Has the minimum post-qualification clinical experience e.g. completion of the pre-
registration year.
4. English Proficiency scores as per UBD requirements for Masters.
Admissions procedure
Potential students should complete the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Form PG-20
Application for Graduate Studies by Coursework/Research available on the UBD website
(under Study @UBD and Graduate Programmes). The Graduate Student Handbook
available in that link must also be read to be familiar with the terms and regulations of the
course before applying. The completed forms and supporting documents (including CV,
academic transcripts, support letter from employer) must be handed in to the Graduate
Studies and Research Office, Level 2, ILIA Building, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
Documentary evidence of the applicants’ qualifications should accompany the application
form and can be provided in photocopied form initially though module leaders may request
to check the originals during application. Any queries to application procedures can be
directed to the course coordinator of the programme.
All potential students in Brunei Government Service must apply for permission from their
employer before formally applying to the course. They must also provide an evidence of
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financial guarantee. In the case of the funding agency being the employer, a representative
of the employing agency must countersign all forms or provide a support letter for
consideration of application who will be confirming their support for:
a. Full support for candidate in applying for funding and study leave;
b. Release of student for during the modules from Monday to Thursday, five times per year
for three years;
c. Additional half-day release for tutorials and / or study time while in hospital and primary
care posts.
Suitable candidates will be invited for interview by a panel comprising normally of the
Programme leader, course coordinator and academic staff directly involved in the
programme as well as representatives from their employing agency. Successful applicants
will be given an offer if all the above requirements are met. Admission is not guaranteed
and will be competitive. Successful candidates who enrol in the programme will then be
required to complete an educational needs assessment form and they must attend a course
induction during a formal orientation day organized by the University.
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PROGRAMME FEES
Acceptance Fee BND 100
Registration Fee BND 20
Programme Deposit BND 500
Tuition Fee BND 13,000.00
BND 11,000.00 (for Government Officers)
Students’ Association Fee
(Per academic year) BND 60
(Fees are subjective to change)
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Code 385: Master of Science in Primary Health Care (by Coursework)
Date YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Critical Appraisal Mental Health Care of the Elderly
Skills & Reflective
SEMESTER 2 Learning
Hypertension / Minor Illness Respiratory
Ischaemic Heart Medicine
Disease
Communication, Child Health Registrar Taught
Counselling & ‘Hot Topics’
Consultation skills
Diabetes Infectious Disease Teaching and
SEMESTER 1 Learning
Research Skills & Women’s Health Family Practice as a
Methods Profession
- Research Exercise
(Students will be kept informed of any changes made to this timetable by the programme
team)
Medium of Instruction
This programme is held and assessed in English, all students are therefore required to be
proficient in the English Language by university requirements and may be asked to supply
evidence of this.
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LEARNING STYLE
Students' commitment and participation
Students are expected to attend and actively participate in all the modules. Outside the
modules, they must commit their time in preparation for modules by conducting practical
assignments where required and performing preparatory reading. Small group work/activity
with interactive discussions and self-directed work is highly encouraged in this course as
these are known to be effective methods for adult learners. The success of each session
depends on all students preparing adequately in advance In addition there is self-directed
academic work for each module.
Contact teaching
Years one, two and three of the Master of Science in Primary Health Care programme
consist of five modules of four days’ duration in a given week. Although formal teaching will
normally be held between 9am-5pm, candidates should ensure they are available from 8am
to 6pm on those days during the module (example for personal tuition and feedback
sessions). Students should ensure they are not on call immediately before, during or after
the teaching sessions, this is a requirement of course admission.
During the course of their research project, students are required to attend additional
sessions outside these times with their supervisors or tutors.
Self-directed learning
Students should be prepared to commit the equivalent of eight days academic work for
each module (equivalent to 56 hours). This may take the form of reading, literature review,
audit / research exercises, essay / research preparation and group tasks. The majority of
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students’ self-directed learning time is spent in the preparation of written assignments or
research work.
Learning Journal
All students are expected to keep a “Learning Journal” of their experiences in the clinical
field within and alongside the course. This is designed to be a personal development
exercise and the format of this is left up to the students. It will not be assessed but will be
reviewed at individual feedback sessions with the students. The aim of this is to help
students with reflection on, and integration of, their learning experiences.
Attendance
100% attendance and punctuality during the modules is expected in this course. Any
absences during modules and inability to submit assignments on time will result in invalid
absences leading to failure, unless supported by a doctor’s medical certificate or letter of
appeal, which may be considered by the programme members. Any appeal letters must be
written officially to the Dean, with copies to the Programme Leader, Course Co-ordinator
and Assistant Registrar, where this will be discussed and considered. Absences caused by
holidays will NOT be acceptable. It is a requirement by the University that medical
certificates and documents for consideration for absences be forwarded to the UBD Exam
Office NOT LATER than 48 hours after the absence.
Professionalism and Punctuality
A high standard of professional ethics, morale, and behaviour, including punctuality during
the modules is expected. Anyone who fails to adhere to this will be initially counselled but
repeated problems may lead to termination from the course following discussions at the
programme and faculty level. Appeals can be made to continue the course in formal writing,
but the faculty’s decision regarding continued participation will be final.
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COURSE WORK AND STUDENT ASSESSMENTS
The assessment of students will be by written assignments and a research exercise. The aim
of the assessment is to examine the student’s knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to
clinical and non-clinical issues. The assessment will relate closely to the course objectives,
structure and content.
Besides lecture attendance, the module coordinators will be assessing individual student
performance as part of the global summative assessment, which includes their quality and
content of presentations, class participation through contribution of ideas and
discussions, teamwork, conduct and punctuality.
Premodular Assignments
For each module there is a practical work in addition to the premodular reading, in order to
help prepare students for the next module (also known as premodular assignments). These
assignments are not marked individually but are a mandatory part of course attendance and
the global summative assessment. This may take the form of data collection (surveys or
audits), reading or preparation of short presentations or seminar papers. The format could
be anything from doing an audit, survey, site visit, video preparation, critical appraisal of
current or landmark papers, case discussions, preparation of guidelines etc.
Written Intermodular Assignments
Over the period of the course, students complete a series of written summative essays,
which over the 3-year course contribute to the final overall programme mark. The
assignments are due in usually six weeks after the end of each module. The assignments
require students to demonstrate integration of their learning into clinical practice. The
assignments should contain justification for all points made including a reflection of the
relevant evidenced findings with own clinical practise and be fully referenced. Any
downloaded or extracted information from on-line journals must be declared including the
date of access, the website where it was taken from and where possible the DOI.
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The assignments written MUST be consistent with a Masters’ level quality. It must be
demonstrated in the essays that the upper levels of Bloom taxonomy are applied and
students are able to:
• Analyse
• Synthesize
• Evaluate
Students should demonstrate a systematic understanding of
• Knowledge
• Critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights informed by the forefront
of primary care in the broadest issue
A conceptual understanding should enable students to:
• Evaluate critically current research
• Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them
• Where appropriate to propose new hypotheses
Students should also demonstrate:
• Originality in the application of knowledge
• A practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are
used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline
• Critical and analytical thought processes
• An in-depth understanding of current thought and practice in the field of primary
care in its broadest sense
• Appropriate use of evidence
• Reference to relevant theoretical constructs
Assignments must be submitted with a signed form called the 'Declaration of Academic
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Integrity'- which preserves the integrity and originality of written work and to protect them
from plagiarism and collusion.
Word length is normally 3,000 words (excluding appendices, text in figures/tables/boxes,
references) unless indicated in the module handbook. An allowance of 10% above or under
the word limit is accepted; otherwise this will result in deduction of marks.
Extensions/ Deadlines of Assignments
An extension for submission of assignment of up to maximum 2 weeks may be awarded for
extenuating circumstances such as personal illness or bereavement and if supported with
medical documents. Application for extension should be made in writing in the form of a
formal letter and NOT by email, NOT LESS THAN A WEEK BEFORE the date of submission,
and addressed TO THE DEAN with cc to Programme Leader and Course Coordinator.
Written assignments must be submitted by the deadlines specified. Those who submitted
after 4.30 pm on the day of the given deadline will be marked as resubmission and a
maximum mark of grade C or GPA 2.5 will be given (a grade C or GPA 2.5 is required to pass
any Masters course in UBD). Those who submit late will be asked to provide a letter in
writing to the Programme Leader and Course Coordinator to explain the reasons of late
submission. However, those who fail to submit on the deadline without prior permission for
extension will be marked as ‘invalid absence’, which is considered a FAILED MODULE.
Students who submitted assignments that are of poor quality and graded fail will be given a
chance to re-do the failed assignment, which must be submitted on a date not more than 2
weeks after being informed of the failure. Should they fail the repeated assignment, then
the student will be deemed to have failed the module. The student is allowed once to
repeat the module when it is next offered. Students who have failed TWO MODULES will
be terminated from the programme.
Research Exercise
After the first year, all students are to conduct a research-based exercise or project as part
of their overall summative assignment in line with the University’s GenNext programmes
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and curriculum. This will be further explained during the Research Methods module,
including designing of proposal, methodology, timeline, selection of supervisor and other
procedures.
The proposal must be presented to the Ministry of Health Research and Ethics Committee
and approved by them before start of the project. Once this is approved, a letter to the
Dean with copies to Programme Leader and Course Coordinator, outlining the details of
proposal, must be submitted. A six monthly report on the progress of the project must also
be provided during the course of the research exercise to the Programme Leader and
Course Coordinator.
The final submission of the research exercise is usually 18 months after the start of the
project. The deadline is on the first day of October during the 3rd year of the course.
Assessment of the research project will involve an oral defence presentation (comprising
30% of total examination marks), and written work or quality of dissertation (comprising
70% of total examination marks). Students’ quality of participation and active involvement
of research with supervisor will also be assessed during this research exercise.
The assessment would be as stipulated in the UBD “Regulations for the Degrees of Masters
(Amended), 2009” and will be marked and graded in accordance with the Faculty Scheme of
Marks and Grades approved by the Senate.
Plagiarism
All references to the work of others should be acknowledged. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Any acts of plagiarism may result in termination of candidature.
Grading
The marks would be graded as follows: (GPA = grade point average)
Grade A+ GPA 5.0
Grade A GPA 4.5
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Grade B+ GPA 4.0
Grade B GPA 3.5
Grade C+ GPA 3.0
Grade C GPA 2.5
Grade D+ GPA 2.0
Grade D GPA 1.5
Grade F GPA 0
OTHERS
Appeals
Students, who intend to submit an appeal for review of results, transfer of programmes,
probation, and termination of candidature, should refer to the Examination Regulations and
Procedures of UBD for the proper procedures on Appeals.
Leave of Absence
Students who are absent from the module must provide evidence of a medical certificate or
other relevant documentation (application to be absent from class SAS/20 forms) and
letter if due to personal reasons warranting compassionate grounds. The student must
personally deliver such documents to the University Exam Office NOT LATER THAN 48 hours
after the absence. Copies of such documents should also be forwarded to the Dean,
Programme Leader and course coordinator.
The student may, on medical or compassionate grounds, and with the approval of the
Programme Leader and Dean of the Faculty, apply for leave of absence from the University.
The maximum period of Leave of Absence allowed is two semesters in a student’s
candidature. The leave of absence does not count towards the maximum period of
candidature allowed.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The University is very firm about keeping to the standards and
maintaining the quality of Graduate Programmes offered in
Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The Board of Examiners determines at
the end of each year whether a student's progress in that year is
sufficient to progress to the next year. Examiners determine at the
end of the programme whether a student's progress is sufficient to
merit award of the Master of Science in Primary Health Care.
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APPENDIX ONE: Information Sources appropriate to the Course
Reading lists will be provided for each individual course but students will be actively encouraged to track down
additional references. Suitable Journals for current reading are shown in the table. Those advised particularly
for the MRCGP are shown with an asterisk. A selection of journals is available via the course Internet site at
http://www,SGUL.ac.uk/depts/gp/brunei.inform.htm
Journals
British Journal of General Practice (BJGP)* (and ON-LINE version)
British Medical Journal (BMJ) (and ON-LINE version)*
Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin
Education for General Practice
Evidence Based Medicine*(and ON-LINE version)
Family Practice*(and ON-LINE version)
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)*
Malaysian Medical Journal
Medical Education (and ON-LINE version)
Medical Journal of Australia
Medicine International (and ON-LINE version)
Singapore Medical Journal
The Lancet (and ON-LINE version)
The New England Journal of Medicine (and ON-LINE version)
And also The Cochrane Index and Bandolier Databases
Electronic Information Sources
You may find it helpful to search for references electronically. This can be done via the UBD Library or
alternatively via the Internet. You may find the following web sites useful in your work.
Medical Search Engines:
The following can be used to search Medline via the Internet:
PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Pub Med/
Grateful Med: http://igm.nlm.nih.gov/
General Search Engines
Alta Vista: http://www.altavista.digital.com/
Yahoo: http://www.yahoo.com
Medical Websites:
National Electronic Library of Health for Primary Care (UK): http://www.nelh-pc.nhs.uk
RCGP: http://www.rcgp.org.uk/
BMA: http://www.bma.org.uk
RSM: http://www.roysoc.med.ac.uk
Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine: http://cebm.jr2.ox.ac.uk
JAMA HIV/AIDS Information Centre: http://www.ama-assn.org/special/hiv/hivhome/htm
UK Department of Health: http://.www.open.gov.uk/doh/dhhome.htm
Electronic Journals
BMJ: http://www.bmj.com/bmj/
The Lancet: http://www.thelancet.com/
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There has been much discussion on the evaluation of health related Web Sites. You may like to look at: Kim P,
Eng TR, Deering MJ, Maxfield A. Published criteria for evaluating health related web sites: review. BMJ
1999;318:647-649. Also available on line.
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Module reading list
The following books have been identified by the module team as useful for the module (the list is not
exclusive):
Clinical Practice
rd
Beauchamp TL & Childress JF. Principles of Biomedical Ethics. 3 edit. Oxford University Press 1989
Campbell AV & Higgs R. In that case - medical ethics in everyday practice. Darton, Longman & Todd. 1982
Dowie J, Elstein A (Eds). Professional Judgement: A reader in clinical decision making. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press for the Open University 1991
Electronic BNF / eDTB/ eMeReC. Hertford: Consumers Association;1998
Fraser R. Clinical Method - A General Practice Approach 2nd Edition. Butterworths, 1992
Gillon R. Philosophical Medical Ethics. Chichester: John Willey & Sons; 1992
Grol R & Lawrence M. Quality Improvement by Peer Review. Oxford GP Series 1995
Haines A, Hurwitz B. Clinical Guidelines. RCGP Publications No. 58, 1992
Lawrence M, Neil A, Mant D, Fowler G. Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – An evidence based approach.
Oxford General Practice Series No 33, 1995
McPherson A and Waller D. Women’s Health. Oxford General Practice Series 39, 1997
McWhinney Ian R. A Textbook of Family Medicine. Oxford University Press 1989
th
Moulds A.J. Emergencies in General Practice (4 edition). Lancaster MTP 1993
Neighbour R. The Inner Consultation. Dordrecht: Kluwer 1984
Orme-Smith A & Spicer J. Ethics in General Practice. Oxford, Radcliffe Medical Press2001
rd
Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 3 edition. CD Rom. Oxford; Oxford University Press; 1999
Pendleton DA, Schofield T, Tate P, & Havelock P. The Consultation - An Approach to Learning and Teaching.
Oxford, Oxford University Press, Reprinted 1994
Watkins PJ. ABC of Diabetes. BMJ, 4th edition 1998
Willis J. The paradox of progress. Oxford: Radcliffe; 1995
Critical Appraisal / Evidence Based Medicine
Greenhalgh T. How to read a paper: the basics of evidence-based medicine. Nottingham: BMJ Publishing
Group; 1997
nd
Ridsdale L. Evidence-based General Practice A Critical Reader. 2 edit. Saunders 1998
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Rosser W, Shafir S. Evidence-Based Family Medicine. London, BC Decker Inc, 1998
Research
Altman D. Practical statistics for medical research. 1991. Chapman and Hall.
Armstrong D and Grace J. Research methods and audit in general practice. Oxford General Practice Series.
rd
Bland M. An introduction to medical statistics. 3 edition. OUP 2000.
Bowling A. Measuring Health. OUP 1991. A review of quality of life scale of measurement.
Bowling A. Measuring disease. OUP 1995. A review of disease specific quality of life measurement scales.
Carter Y, Thomas C (Eds) Research methods in primary care. Oxford GP series No. 28 OUP 1995.
Clegg F. Simple Statistics. A course book for the social sciences. Cambridge University Press. 1990
rd
Cohen L, Manion L. Research Methods in Education(3 Edition) Routledge 1989
Florey C du V. Sample size for beginners. BMJ 1993:306;1181-4.
Greenfield T (ed). Research Methods. Guidance for Postgraduates. Arnold. London 1996
nd
Howie JGR. Research in general Practice. 2 Edition. Chapman and Hall 1989
Jones R & Kinmouth L. Critical reading for primary care. Oxford GP series No. 28.
Lwanga SK and Lemshow S. Sample size determination in health studies. WHO 1991.
Petrie A and Sabin C. Medical Statistics at a glance. Blackwell Science. 2000.
Pocock S. Clinical Trials : a practical approach. Wiley. 1983.
nd
Rose G, Coggan D, Barker D. Epidemiology for the uninitiated. (2 Edition) BMJ 1997
Streiner D, Norman G. Health Measurement Scales. A practical guide to their development and use.1994. 2nd
Ed. Oxford Medical Publications.
Education and Teaching
Brookfield S. Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning. Milton Keynes, Open University Press, 1986
nd
Jarvis P. Adult & Continuing Education: Theory and Practice. 2 edition. London: Routledge; 1995
Neighbour R. The Inner Apprentice. Kluwer 1994
rd
Newble D & Cannon E. Handbook for Medical Teachers, 3 edition. Kluwer 1994
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APPENDIX TWO: The Vancouver Referencing System
The Vancouver System
This is the system of referencing most commonly used internationally for medical journals. Further
information is available from: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform requirements for
manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals. JAMA 1997; 927-34, or New Engl J Med 1997;309-15
or at http://www.ana-assn.org/public/journals/jama/jamahome.htm
References should be numbered in the text consecutively and listed in numerical order at the end of the text.
Several word-processing packages eg Microsoft Word have referencing systems to help you do this
automatically. Journal titles may be abbreviated according to the format used in Index Medicus. A complete
list of abbreviations can be found at the NLM website (http://www.nim.nih.gov/ ).
References are identified in the text by Arabic numerals in parentheses or brackets and these references are
then listed in numerical order at the end of the text.
The author is listed first, surname then initials. Then the title in full followed by the journal name abbreviated
as above. Year of publication; volume: page numbers in full. Personal communications should not be cited
unless absolutely necessary. If so the name and date of communication should be given in the text in brackets.
Articles accepted for publication but not yet published may be referenced with the term “in press”. The full
reference should be given including the predicted date and journal of publication.
Vancouver Referencing System: Examples:
Articles:
Journal article: single author Connors MM. Risk perception, risk taking and risk management among
intravenous drug users: implications for AIDS prevention. Soc Sci Med
1992; 34 (6): 591-601
Journal article: multiple List all authors. if more than 6 list the first 6 followed by et al.
authors Davison CD, Frankel S, Smith GD. The limits of fatalism: re-assessing
‘fatalism’ in the popular culture of illness prevention. Soc Sci Med 1992; 34
(6):675-685
No author The chartless office; some practical considerations [letter; comment}. Can
Med Assoc. J 1991; 145 (7): 768
Books / Monographs
Personal Author/s Ridsdale L. Evidence-based general practice a critical reader.
London: WB Saunders Company Ltd; 1995
Editor as Author Silagy C, Haines A, editors. Evidence based practice in primary care.
London: BMJ Books; 1998
Chapter in a Book Guillebaud J. Contraception. In: McPherson A, Waller D, editors.
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Women’s Health. 4 ed. Oxford General Practice Series 39. Oxford:
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APPENDIX THREE: 385 Master of Science Primary Health Care By Coursework: Provisional Timetable &
Course Codes
Year 1
Code Module Month
HC-5101 CRITICAL APPRAISAL SKILLS AND REFLECTIVE LEARNING January
HC-5102 HYPERTENSION AND ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE March
COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND COUNSELLING
HC-5103 May
SKILLS
HC-5104 DIABETES August/September
HC-5105 RESEARCH SKILLS October
Year 2
Code Module Date
HC-5106 MENTAL HEALTH January
HC-5107 MINOR ILLNESS March
HC-5108 CHILD HEALTH May
HC-5109 INFECTIOUS DISEASES August/September
HC-5110 WOMEN’S HEALTH October
Year 3
Code Module Date
HC-5111 CARE OF ELDERLY & PALLIATIVE CARE January
HC-5112 RESPIRATORY March
HC-5113 STUDENT TAUGHT ‘HOT TOPICS’ May
HC-5114 TEACHING AND LEARNING August/September
HC-5115 FAMILY PRACTICE AS PROFESSION November
st
Start January, due 1
HC-5116 RESEARCH EXERCISE (18 months)
October following year
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