Emergency Medicine

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the physiopathological mechanisms, as well as the natural history of medical-surgical diseases that require immediate comprehensive care in both adult and pediatric patients, and of methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Have knowledge of diagnostic-therapeutic procedures in the emergency room, from medical history to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, including their indication, usefulness, risks, and complications.

Implement actions for prevention, self-care, comprehensive medical diagnosis, and treatment with the support of current technological resources available for comprehensive healthcare in the emergency room.

Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and quality medical care with an emphasis on patient safety.

Understand the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to the training of patients, accompanying family members, and the multidisciplinary health team related to their field.

Promote healthy lifestyles by identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.

Apply knowledge of information and communication technologies to their daily practice.

Skillfully and proficiently apply the most updated procedures and technical resources in Emergency Medicine for immediate care, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of acute pathologies.

Master the procedures specific to Emergency Medicine, including diagnostic-therapeutic procedures performed in the emergency room.

Systematically and promptly integrate the patient's various medical issues to establish appropriate diagnoses, proposing the best therapeutic option.

Treat the sick individual as a biopsychosocial entity in their areas of competence, including outpatient care.

Ensure continuous communication that results in effective information exchange and a proper relationship with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

Plan a study and treatment program, including emergency cases and grounded in scientific criteria, with service quality principles to contribute to sustainable human development with equity and justice.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists to offer the best comprehensive therapeutic option.

Use the scientific method to conduct clinical research and design research projects that address the health needs of the population.

Develop the ability to respond promptly to emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Assume with responsibility and a service-oriented attitude the issues involved in the health-disease process.

Achieve a positive and respectful relationship with the patient, family, and professional environment.

Prioritize medical decision-making for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation based on risk-benefit and cost-benefit balance, contributing to improving the patient's quality of life.

Show profound respect for the environment.

Have an awareness of their social responsibility and their importance within the healthcare system.

Exercise self-criticism to understand their limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer to the patient when appropriate.