Abstract

ROJAS REYES, Gladys  and  HIDALGO GATO CASTILLO, Iraida. Angiology and vascular surgery in the formation of the basic comprehensive doctor. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2007, vol.11, n.3, pp.61-66. ISSN 1561-3194.

Epidemiological studies on peripheral vascular disorders have showed them to have a significant place in morbidity and mortality rate in adults. Therefore, it is necessary for the basic comprehensive doctor, with mastering of the pertinent knowledge for his formation, to be able to perform prophylaxis, early diagnosis and behaviour in the community of all the group of vascular disorders. These pathologies include the so called diabetic foot, with a high morbidity and mortality rate, which is not included in the current syllabus of Medicine. Therefore the authors of this paper made a proposal so that this entity will be included for a correct direction of the educational teaching process in the creation of this new model. From the universalization of the Medicine major and the new conception of formation of human resources in the teaching scenario of excellence: University Polyclinic, the student playing an active role as builder of his/her knowledge.

Keywords : DIABETICS ANGIOPATHIES; epidemiology; mortality; VASCULAR SURGERY.

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