Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

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Goals: Focusing histories, physicals, and oral and written communication appropriately. Sharing information effectively with a patient and family. Prioritizing and organizing work effectively. Continuing to think about and re-assess the patient during the course of their disease. Functioning as a “team player” with residents, attendings, nurses, ancillary staff and all others involved in the care of the patient. Objectives: Patient Care Obtains a complete history and physical exam Demonstrates basic understanding of commonly used allergy and immunology diagnostic tests and procedures. Recognizes basic treatments for common allergic and immunologic disorders. Identifies patient outcomes and adverse events associated with specific treatments Medical Knowledge Demonstrates basic knowledge of the cellular and humoral components of the immune system Demonstrates knowledge of clinical presentations for common immunologic and allergic conditions Interpersonal and Communication Skills Communicate effectively with patients and families across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Provide education and patient instructions to patients and families, using written or visual methods, taking into account their health literacy level. Write organized, appropriately focused, and accurate patient notes. Professionalism Demonstrate personal accountability, integrity, compassion, respect, altruism, and empathy when interacting with all members of the health care team, patients and their families, in order to provide the best patient care. Demonstrate punctuality and ability to complete patient care tasks efficiently. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Demonstrates how to access and use available evidence, and incorporate patient preferences and values in order to care for a routine patient Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development by establishing goals. Identifies the factors contributing to gaps between expectations and actual performance Systems-Based Practice Demonstrates knowledge of common patient safety events. Demonstrates knowledge of how to report patient safety events. Demonstrates knowledge of basic quality improvement methodologies and metrics Demonstrates knowledge of care coordination