Unit ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY AND LEGAL MEDICINE PROBLEMS

Course
Midwifery
Study-unit Code
50404103
Curriculum
In all curricula
CFU
3
Course Regulation
Coorte 2024
Offered
2026/27
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

Code 50147501
CFU 1
Teacher Rachele Del Sordo
Teachers
  • Rachele Del Sordo
Hours
  • 15 ore - Rachele Del Sordo
Learning activities Caratterizzante
Area Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Sector MED/08
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Role of Pathology Anatomy within the Healthcare System. Cytopathology of the female genital tract. Characteristics and distinguishing features of benign and malignant neoplasms. Major pathological conditions of the cervix, uterine corpus, and placenta
Reference texts V. Kumar, A.K. Abbas, N. Fausto, J.C. Aster Le basi patologiche delle malattie, Edizioni Edra, X Edizione in Italiano, 2020 C.S. Herrington “Anatomia Patologica di MUIR” EMSI. There are courses, materials and / or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD ". For information on support services for students with disabilities and / or SLD, visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Educational objectives Knowledge of the main activities carried out in the Pathological Anatomy. Knowledge of the risk factors and the pathological basis of the major diseases of the cervix, uterine corpus, and placenta.

The main practical skills (i.e., the ability to apply the acquired knowledge) include: understanding the appropriate procedures for submitting biological specimens to the Pathological Anatomy and interpreting histopathological and cytological reports.
Prerequisites Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the female genital tract.
Teaching methods Lectures on all subjects of the program.

There are courses, materials and / or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD ".
For information on support services for students with disabilities and / or SLD, visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Other information Office hours: Tuesday 16-18 pm (by appointment), also via video call mode on the Teams platform.
email: rachele.delsordo@unipg.it
phone: 075/5783892
Learning verification modality Oral questions.

There are courses, materials and / or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD ".
For information on support services for students with disabilities and / or SLD, visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program Pathologic Anatomy: Historical Background and Current Role within the Healthcare System.
The diagnostic autopsy: legal basis and objectives. Clinicopathological method.

Biopsy and Cytology.
Methods of specimen collection, preservation, fixation, and submission. Diagnostic cytology: conventional smear and liquid-based cytology. Intraoperative (frozen section) biopsy. Histopathology and cytopathology request forms. Organization of the pathology report.

Cytopathology of the Female Genital Tract.
Basic anatomy and physiology. The role of the Pap test in screening programs for the early detection of cervical (portio) carcinoma.

Neoplasia.
Characteristics of benign and malignant neoplasms. Non-neoplastic, pre-neoplastic, and neoplastic lesions of the cervix. Menometrorrhagia, hyperplasia, and benign and malignant neoplasms of the uterine corpus. Placental and trophoblastic diseases
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile 3-Good health and well-being

LEGAL MEDICINE

Code 50576002
CFU 2
Teacher Cristiana Gambelunghe
Teachers
  • Cristiana Gambelunghe
Hours
  • 30 ore - Cristiana Gambelunghe
Learning activities Caratterizzante
Area Prevenzione servizi sanitari e radioprotezione
Sector MED/43
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Introduction to the discipline with hints on the key elements of the right. The course covers the key topics of forensics in criminal and civil law.
The program also aims to provide general information on ethical, with particular reference to bioethics, sexuality and procreation.
For each topic will be presented with equal dignity the different opinions of the debate and their reasons to support them
Reference texts At the choice of the student one of the following texts:
1) Cicognani et al. Medicina Legale- Esculapio Editore;
2) Tagliaro et al. Medicina Legale e Biotica, Piccin Editore
3)Merli et al. Medicinale Legale nelle professioni sanitarie, Esculapio Editore
4) Medicina Legale per la professione infermieristica Pisa University press

and in addition didactic material provided by the teacher
Educational objectives 1. Acquisition of critical awareness based on the fundamental obligations of professional practice currently in force in Italy.
2. Acquisition of critical awareness relative to the fundamentals of the professional relationship with the patient, guiding in a manner appropriate to the fundamentals of the profession.
3. Ability to apply the knowledge gained in the context of the profession with particular regard to professional liability.
4. Ability to express an opinion bioethical with adequate critical methodology.
5. Ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge in practical activity in order to correctly decipher the ethical relevance that certain situations of health care fee.
6. Awareness of moral responsibility and delll'aiuto decisions suggested to patients and their families, always keeping the patient at the center, her past and the function of accompaniment that involves professional practice
10. Follow the evolution of the bioethical debate.
11. Ability to take part, using the knowledge acquired in the course, the continuous updating initiatives in the professional.
12. Knowledge and critical evaluation of current legislation regarding sexual violence, medically assisted procreation and voluntary interruption of pregnancy
Prerequisites It is important for the student to have acquired over the previous teachings, independent judgment, communication abilities and study methodology.
Teaching methods Lessons with slides
Other information
Learning verification modality The Learning assessment is located at the end of the semester, in the form of an oral examination (interview teacher-student), exclusively on the topics covered during the course. During the interview the teacher checks the student's ability to frame the argument proposed by the legal point of view and then to address the specific issues of professional interest. The examination will test the student's ability to communicate what they have learned with method, properties of language and exposure. The duration of the test varies depending on the performance of the test itself
Extended program Concepts of criminal law of medico-legal importance: The crime, the material causal relationship, imputability
Legal qualifications of health figures: public official, public service officer, operator of a service of public necessity, some examples of specific crimes
The crimes of beatings and personal injuries.
Crimes against life. Infanticide and feticide
The health professions. Reference legislation. Code of ethics. The College of Midwives. Disciplinary sanctions. Abusive exercise of the profession.
Professional secrecy.
Professional responsibility. Gelli-Bianco Law-Healthcare professionals and their autonomous and "team" responsibilities. The trust theory.
the medical record, the right to "privacy".
The report and the mandatory reports.
Sexuality and procreation: voluntary termination of pregnancy, medically assisted procreation.
Gender-based violence: female genital mutilation, stalking, feminicide, sexual violence.
Informed consent and advance treatment statements.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile Concepts of criminal law of medico-legal importance: The crime, the material causal relationship, imputability
Legal qualifications of health figures: public official, public service officer, operator of a service of public necessity, some examples of specific crimes
The crimes of beatings and personal injuries.
Crimes against life. Infanticide and feticide
The health professions. Reference legislation. Code of ethics. The College of Midwives. Disciplinary sanctions. Abusive exercise of the profession.
Professional secrecy.
Professional responsibility. Gelli-Bianco Law-Healthcare professionals and their autonomous and "team" responsibilities. The trust theory.
the medical record, the right to "privacy".
The report and the mandatory reports.
Sexuality and procreation: voluntary termination of pregnancy, medically assisted procreation.
Gender-based violence: female genital mutilation, stalking, feminicide, sexual violence.
Informed consent and advance treatment statements.