Clinical Medicine II

Catalog description

Second in a three-part series, using a systems approach to study the disease entities commonly encountered in ambulatory and hospitalized patients. Focus on understanding illness, particularly the criteria for making a diagnosis (including an understanding of signs and symptoms) and developing and implementing an appropriate patient management plan. Normal and abnormal laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic findings are incorporated, when appropriate. Principles and guidelines for organizing and developing a structured approach to thinking about patient care are addressed during lecture, with practical application in a simulated patient scenario format. The scenarios are complete and require thorough decision making at all levels, from patient presentation to treatment or referral, as appropriate. Development of patient management plans and interpretation of medical literature are highlighted. Spring Only.