Preparing for Session 1
| Global: | UNE myLearn |
| Site: | Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience |
| Book: | Preparing for Session 1 |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 10:18 AM |
Specific learning objectives
Students should:
- Identify the indication and contraindications to having bariatric surgery
- Identify the difficulties and complications with performing bariatric surgery
- Gauge current health status of patient by performing a focused but thorough examination
- Identify imaging modalities and appropriate further investigations prior to bariatric surgery.
Skills mastered
Students should:
- Demonstrate the skills of a bariatric surgery history
- Demonstrate the skills of a bariatric examination.
Guiding questions
To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:
- When should bariatric surgery be considered in obese patients?
- What are contraindications to bariatric surgery?
- How would you investigate a patient prior to bariatric surgery?