Patient Management I

Catalog description

Clinical decision-making for patients with orthopedic impairments throughout the life-span and determination of disposition of the patient’s care necessitates integration of a vast array of knowledge and skills. This course emphasizes thorough data collection and interpretation through the integration of knowledge in determining possible diagnosis stemming from the various organ systems which mimic musculoskeletal pathologies. Students will participate in the differential diagnosis process and in discerning the provisional label responsible for the patient’s concerns, and learn efficient and effective communication with the patient during the patient interview and with the other health team members via a diagnostic statement.