Clinical Decision Making 2

Catalog description

Focuses on continuing the development of a systematic approach to the process of solving clinical problems. Emphasizes: 1) gaining familiarity with the differential diagnosis of commonly-encountered clinical problems, and 2) exercising the thought process used in clinical practice to work from a broad differential diagnosis to a single working diagnosis and treatment plan. Accomplished largely by working through mock cases in small groups, individualized assignments and standardized patient encounters. Addresses practical experience with commonly-encountered clinical problems used in developing skills for clinical practice. Intended to apply and integrate skills and competencies that have been introduced in previous and concurrent course work: the basic sciences, pathophysiology, history taking, interviewing and physical examination skills, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, giving oral case presentations and documenting medical data in a written format. Course cases are linked with concurrent clinical medicine sections in PHAS 7093 and PHAS 7094 .