Jones G L, Bligh J G, Valentine C
University Medical Education Unit, University of Liverpool, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK.
Genitourin Med. 1996 Aug;72(4):290-4. doi: 10.1136/sti.72.4.290.
To discuss the importance of genitourinary medicine as a core component for a new problem based medical undergraduate curriculum and to describe the advantages of consensus group method as a means of identifying learning objectives for an integrated course.
A group of experts in the field of sexual health was convened around the module on sexual health. It was led by a genitourinary specialist and aided by a curriculum facilitator. Group contributors represented a wide variety of disciplines and included a medical student. The group met on three occasions for 1.5 hours.
The identified learning objectives are presented under the course themes. The values and relevance of the individual objectives are discussed with particular reference to an integrated curriculum which combines clinical and basic science in a problem based learning (PBL) format. The communication skills and attitudes necessary to take a competent sexual history are stressed. Links with other relevant modules in the PBL curriculum are described to show how the topic of sexual health develops throughout the course. Learning methods, resources and assessment procedures are also outlined.
The educational potential of sexual health and behaviour as a core topic for a novel integrated course is considerable and merits a greater importance than it appears to receive in current undergraduate courses.
探讨泌尿生殖医学作为基于问题的医学本科新课程核心组成部分的重要性，并描述共识小组法作为确定综合课程学习目标的一种方法的优势。
围绕性健康模块召集了一组性健康领域的专家。该小组由一名泌尿生殖专科医生领导，并在课程协调员的协助下开展工作。小组成员代表了广泛的学科领域，其中包括一名医学生。该小组共进行了三次会议，每次会议时长1.5小时。
确定的学习目标按照课程主题进行呈现。结合以基于问题的学习（PBL）形式将临床与基础科学相结合的综合课程，对各个目标的价值和相关性进行了讨论。强调了获取合格性病史所需的沟通技巧和态度。描述了与PBL课程中其他相关模块的联系，以展示性健康主题在整个课程中的发展情况。还概述了学习方法、资源和评估程序。
性健康和行为作为一门新颖综合课程的核心主题，其教育潜力巨大，理应比在当前本科课程中所获得的重视程度更高。
