This second foundations unit describes the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, selected pathological processes including neoplasia, common musculoskeletal and rheumatological diseases, antimicrobial and antiviral therapies, and laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease. Clinical cases focus on the bones, joints, muscles, and neurovascular supply of the upper and lower limbs and back. Building upon clinical practice skills from CAM101, history and examination skills for the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems in the limbs and back and vital signs will be developed. Students will learn about nutrition across the lifecycle, and medical research including biomedical, epidemiological, clinical and qualitative methods. Building on CAM101, students will be introduced to epidemiology and the life course model, used as frameworks to explore and discuss the determinants of health including social, physical, behavioural, cultural, biological, political, environmental and ecological. The concepts of equity and equality and the role of the doctor as a health advocate in the Australian health system will be explored. This unit also explores the biopsychosocial, ethical and legal frameworks and community context of the practice of medicine and the provision of health care in Australia, including issues related to birth and early infancy in a family context. In addition, students will further develop skills and knowledge of self-care, professionalism, and reflective practice. In order for students to undertake Professional Experience Placements (PEPs), there are mandatory requirements to be completed before students can enter a PEP venue. These are outlined in the Safety in Practice Agreement (https://www.utas.edu.au/health/professional-experience-placement/safety-in-practice-requirements). The Safety in Practice Disclosures section requires the student to establish, with the University, their capacity to perform the mandatory functional requirements of the course in which they are enrolled. The Safety in Practice Agreement also requires the student to comply with the UTAS Behaviour Policy, agree to undertake a police (criminal record) check, working with vulnerable persons registration and provide evidence of their immunisation/vaccination status. Students enrolled in the Tasmanian School of Medicine are required to comply with these requirements prior to the allocation of, and participation in, professional experience placements (which includes community engagement activities) and clinical rotations in health care settings. Students who do not comply will not be placed or will be removed from placements and therefore will not meet the requirements of the unit. Further information is available at the College of Health and Medicine PEP website: http://www.utas.edu.au/health/professional-experience-placement Students who are unsure of the procedural guidelines should seek guidance from the School of Medicine.