Art and Science of Medicine II

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This course is part two of a two-semester sequence in the art and science of physical diagnosis. Students learn the principles of patient interviewing, the components and practice of conducting the medical history, and the technique of performing a physical examination. Areas of focus in the physical examination include the include abdominal, male, and female genitalia, breasts, rectal, musculoskeletal, and neurological examinations Students also learn the indications, contraindications, techniques, and complications of common clinical procedures. This course contains both lecture and laboratory components. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the fall semester of the didactic year of the graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies. The pre-requisites of MS 500, 501, 502A, 503A, 504A, 505 and 506 are all required.