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Subject Outline Subject Name: Subject Code: Award(s): Core/Elective: Pre/corequisites: Student Workload: Delivery Mode: Subject Coordinator Homeopathic Case Management 2 HOMC311 Bachelor of Health

1 Subject Outline Subject Name: Subject Code: Award(s): Core/Elective: Pre/corequisites: Student Workload: Delivery Mode: Subject Coordinator Homeopathic Case Management 2 HOMC311 Bachelor of Health Science (Homeopathy) Core - 2 credit points Pre: HOMC221, BIOS hours Face to face 36 hours self-directed study Face to face E-learning Full Time Part Time Greg Cope 1 x 2 hours lecture 1 x 1 hour tutorial Narrated PowerPoints Asynchronous tutor moderated discussion forums and activities Student Handouts, Web based resources Subject Rationale: This subject integrates biomedical sciences into holistic homeopathic case management. management is extended to include common medical conditions including: endocrine, cardiovascular, haematological, neurological, psychiatric, gynaecological, male, paediatric and geriatric disease states. This problem-centred unit prepares students to evaluate individualised approaches to case management associated with the challenges of progressive disease states. This subject addresses long term management of chronic disease and the need for appropriate diagnostic, lesional and pathological treatment strategies. Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 1 of 8

2 Learning Outcomes: 1. Compare empirical and evidence-based literature describing homeopathic case management in clients with disorders of the endocrine, cardiovascular, haematological and nervous systems Compare empirical and evidence-based literature describing homeopathic case management in clients with mental health disorders and specific male, female, paediatric and geriatric health problems. Plan and implement appropriate homeopathic treatment strategies for clients with disorders of the endocrine, cardiovascular, haematological and nervous systems. Mental health disorders and specific male, female, paediatric and geriatric health conditions will be considered. 4. Organise an appropriate referral where applicable, for further assessment and treatment in the various conditions discussed. 5. Evaluate the principles of Homoeoprophylaxis in practice. 6. Discuss homeopathic posology with respect to conditions covered to consider possible interactions with pharmaceutical agents. 7. Interpret the progression of the case and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation in disorders of the endocrine, cardiovascular, haematological and nervous systems, as well as in mental health disorders and specific male, female, paediatric and geriatric health conditions. 8. Identify and develop strategies for the negotiated removal of maintaining causes and obstacles to recovery for a patient undergoing homeopathic treatment. 9. Demonstrate appropriate consideration of organ specific medicines in homeopathic practice. Content: Week Topics On Campus Online Tutorial Activities 1. Session 1 Introduction: (Subject Outline/Subject Aims/Assessment/Teaching Resources) clients with endocrine Diabetes/thyroid diseases. Lectures and tutorials are informed and supported by the use of current relevant research papers. Each session students are asked to two (2) activities. Activities include Readings including cases and materia medica Listening to interviews Accessing articles from the internet Critical thinking exercises Relevant activities for all teaching sessions are directed by the lecturers/tutors through in class discussion and activities or via the student discussion forum. Teaching and learning activities may be modified or adapted to suit the particular learning strategies and delivery style. Activities are developed to allow the students to explore relevant concepts, expand on ideas and have peer and lecture/tutor interaction. Activities also allow for formative assessment and feedback Lectures and tutorials are informed and supported by the use of current relevant research papers. with endocrine conditions, Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 2 of 8

3 endocrine conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Phosphorus group of medicines, Iodum group of medicines 2. Session 2 management : Therapeutics clients with cerebro-vascular. with cerebro-vascular conditions. Select rubrics in order to analyse medicines and posology for cases supplied. Hypertension, CVA cerebro-vascular conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Crataegus, Cacti Family, Digitalis, Glonoinum 3. Session 3 clients with nervous system with nervous system conditions, Support in epilepsy nervous system conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Cuprum metallicum, Cicuta virosa, Nux moschata 4. Session 4 clients with male health Plan homeopathic case with male health conditions, BPH, support of patients with prostate cancer male health conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Agnus castus, Clematis erecta, Caladium seguinum, Selenium 5. Session 5 clients with female health Menstrual irregularity, changes at puberty, amenorrhoea, with female health conditions, female Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 3 of 8

4 dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, leucorrhoea, adverse effects of the oral contraceptive pill. health conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Crocus sativus, Sabina, Staphisagria, Viburnum opulus, Xanthoxylum, Asterias rubens, Gratiola, Helonias, Lilium tigrinum, Murex 6. Session 6 clients with female health Gynaecological, uterine prolapse, fibroids, difficulties with lactation and menopausal conditions. Formulate homeopathic case with female health conditions, female health conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Cimicifuga racemosa, Caulophyllum, Kreosotum, Phytolacca, Ustilago maydis, Ambra grisea, Lac caninum, Folliculinum, Oophorinum 7. Session 7 clients with paediatric with paediatric conditions, Childhood infectious diseases, infant feeding complaints, teething and developmental disorders the treatment of patients with paediatric conditions: Aethusa cynapium, Senna, Cina, Silicea, Baryta carbonica, Calcarea carbonica, Alumina 8. MID SEMESTER BREAK Semester 1 The mid semester break varies year to year in relation to Easter so it may fall between weeks 6 to 8. Please refer to the student calendar for exact dates. Semester 2 Week 8 Online Students Please continue studying during this week. Instead of mid-semester break you will observe your break as an extra study week after Week Session 8 clients with paediatric related Discuss ARoH registration requirements as they relate to immunisation. Compare the public health immunisation schedule and homeoprophylaxis. Homeoprophylaxis (HP) Vaccination damage potential value of homeoprophylaxis for use by children and adults. Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 4 of 8

5 use of the isopathic medicines in the treatment of patients with vaccination damage: 10. Session 9 Mental health with aphorisms: Basic psychological terminology Examination of fundamental, exciting and maintaining causes in clients with mental illnesses. Specific aphorisms discussed. Distinguish between acute conditions, acute exacerbation of chronic conditions and chronic states in clients with mental illnesses. with mental illness, including selection of rubrics to analyse medicines and posology for cases supplied. mental illness, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Bufo, Agaricus emeticus, Helleborus 11. Session 10 Mental health: Rubrics relating to various mental/emotional disease states such as depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health Act (QLD 2000, Vic 1990) Harm Management. Plan homeopathic case with mental illness, including selection of rubrics to analyse medicines and posology for cases supplied. mental illness, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Anacardiaceae family, Anacardium and related medicines. 12. Session 11 clients with mental health conditions due to environmental, lifestyle and iatrogenic influences. with mental illness, including selection of rubrics to analyse medicines and posology for cases supplied. mental illness, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Liliaceae Family, Veratrum album, Verat viride, Lilium tigrinum and Mancinella 13. Session 12 clients with Geriatric Health including Alzheimers and other Plan homeopathic case with geriatric related conditions, Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 5 of 8

6 dementias geriatric related conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Alumina and Plumbum metallicum 14. Session 13 clients with haematological/lymphatic Hodgkin s lymphoma, non Hodgkin s lymphoma, leukaemia Formulate homeopathic case with haematological and lymphatic conditions, including selection of rubrics to analyse medicines and posology haematological and lymphatic conditions, and determine the possibility of homeopathic palliation: Phytolocca, Iodium Study Week / Practical Exam Period 17 & 18. Study Week / Final Exam Period On campus enrolled students: Please refer to the Exam Timetable for your local campus for the exact day and time of exam. Online enrolled students: You are required to sit examinations on campus per the Examination Policy-Higher Education. The Exam Week for subjects offered online is identified in the Online Calendar for the current calendar year. Set Text Requirements: Woensel, E. 2011, Classical Homeopathy: Evidence based medicine Volume 1, Educatief Centrum voor Homoepathie, Netherlands Recommended readings: 1. Banerji, P 1986, Advanced Homoeopathy and its Materia Medica, Advanced Thinkers, Calcutta, India. 2. Borland, DM 1991, Children s Types, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi, India. 3. Clover, A & Ratsey, D 2002, Homeopathic Treatment of Hot Flushes: A pilot study, Homeopathy, vol 91 no 2, pp Dempster, A 1997, Homoeopathy within the NHS: Evaluation of homoeopathic treatment of common mental health problems , Rydings Hall Surgery, Brighouse, West Yorkshire. 5. Dorfman, P 1987, Preparation for Birth by Homeopathy: A double blind versus placebo experiment, Cahiers de Biotherapie, vol 94, pp Frei, H & Thurneysen, A 2001, Treatment for Hyperactive Children: Homeopathy and methylphenidate compared in a family setting, The British Homeopathic Journal, vol 90, pp Frei, H, Everts, R, von Ammon, K, Kaufmann, F, Walther, D, Hsu-Schmitz, SF, Collenberg, M, Fuhrer, K, Hassink, R, Steinlin, M & Thurneysen, A 2005, Homeopathic Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled crossover trial, European Journal of Pediatrics, vol 164 no 12, pp Gamble, J 2004, Mastering Homeopathy: Accurate daily prescribing for a successful practice, Karuna Publishing, Wollongong, NSW. 9. Gerhar, I & Wallis, E 2002, Individualized Homeopathic Therapy for Male Infertility, Homeopathy, vol Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 6 of 8

7 91 no 3, pp Graf, MC & Geller, PA 2003, Treating Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors: A review of alternative treatments to hormone replacement therapy, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol 7 no 6, pp Griffith, C 2005, The Companion to Homeopathy, Watkins Publishing, London. 12. Harrison, H, Fixsen, A & Vickers, A 1999, Randomised Comparison of Homeopathic and Standard Care for the Treatment of Glue Ear in Children, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 7 no 3, pp Hatherly, P 2004, The Homoeopathic Physician's Guide to Lactation, Watson Ferguson and Company, Brisbane, QLD. 14. Jacobs, J, Herman P, Herron, K, Olsen, S & Vaughters, L 2005, Homeopathy for Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors: A preliminary randomized controlled trial, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, vol 11 no 1, pp Keil T, Witt, CM, Roll, S, Vance, W, Weber, K, Wegscheider, K & Willich SN 2008, Homoeopathic versus Conventional Treatment of Children with Eczema: A comparative cohort study, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 16 no 1, pp Rehman, A 1997, Encyclopaedia of Remedy Relationships in Homeopathy, Haug Publishers, Heidelberg. 17. Relton, C & Weatherley-Jones, E 2005, Homeopathy Service in a National Health Service Community Menopause Clinic: Audit of clinical outcomes, Journal of the British Menopause Society, vol 11 no 2, pp Relton, C 2009, Homeopathy for Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A review of the evidence, issue 3, January 2009, Saxena, R 2006, Parkinson s Disease and Homeopathy, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 20. Schroyens, F 2001, Synthesis: Repertorium Homeopathicum Syntheticum, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 21. Seeley, BM, Denton, AB, Ahn, MS & Maas, CS 2006, Effect of Homeopathic Arnica Montana on Bruising in Face-lifts: Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, Archive of Facial Plastic Surgery, vol 8 no 1, pp Task Force 2005, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4 th edn (Text Revision), American Psychiatric Association, Washington, USA. 23. Thompson, EA & Reilly, D 2003, The Homeopathic Approach to the Treatment of Symptoms of Oestrogen Withdrawal in Breast Cancer Patients: A prospective observational study, Homeopathy, vol 92 no 3, pp Vermeulen, F 2011, Concordant Reference, BJain-Archibel, New Delhi 25. Witt, CM, Lüdtke, R, Mengler, N & Willich SN 2008, How Healthy are Chronically Ill Patients After Eight Years of Homeopathic Treatment?: Results from a long term observational study, BMC Public Health, vol 8, pp Yakir, M, Kreitler, S, Brzezinski, A, Vithoulkas, G, Oberbaum, M & Bentwich Z 2001, Effects of Homeopathic Treatment in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome: A pilot study, The British Homeopathic Journal, vol 90 no 3, pp Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 7 of 8

8 Assessment: Assessment Item Topic/s Learning Outcomes assessed Week Content Delivered Week Due Weighting Case Management Report 1 (2000 words) Medicine Analysis Report (1200 words) Case Management Report 2 (1500 words) Critically analyse the progress and case management of one of your own cases from chronic cases from clinic, including the possible need for referral, with reference to both empirical and evidence based research within literature. Choose a body system covered in this subject. Select 8 non-polychrest medicines with an affinity to that body system. Compare the medicines as they relate to the body system. Focus is on the medicine and differential diagnosis Critically analyse the progress and case management of the chronic case provided focusing on two important case management strategies, including the possible need for referral, with reference to both empirical and evidence based research within literature. 1, 2, 4, Week 7 40% 1, 2, 6, Week 11 30% Week 14 30% Formative assessment will be undertaken early in the subject and then on a regular basis throughout the duration of the subject to provide students and staff with feedback on the learning. It may take the form of quizzes, small group and classroom presentations, writing activities, peer review where appropriate. Early formative assessment would be used to determine any necessary intervention strategies to ensure students are able to the program in the normal subject duration. Feedback will also be provided on summative assessment undertaken during semester. Last updated on 11-Dec-14 Version: 5.0 Page 8 of 8

Subject Outline. Introduction to Homeopathic Method. Bachelor of Health Science (Homeopathy)

Subject Outline. Introduction to Homeopathic Method. Bachelor of Health Science (Homeopathy) Subject Outline Subject Name: Introduction to Homeopathic Method Subject Code: HOMC122 Award(s): Bachelor of Health Science (Homeopathy) Core/ Elective: Pre/corequisites: Student Workload: Delivery Mode: