Sub-internship in Family Medicine Hospitalist Service. 4 Credit Hours

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During this 4 week course, the student will work with family medicine residents and attendings to care for adult patients admitted to the family medicine hospitalist service. For the hospitalized adult patient, students will learn how to: 1.) Perform a reproducible comprehensive history and physical exam; 2.) Develop a differential diagnosis; 3.) Create an evidence based evaluation and management plan; 4.) Interpret the results of diagnostic studies (e.g., labs, x-rays, EKGs); 4.) Apply standard inpatient care protocols as indicated. (e.g. DVT Prophylaxis, GI prophylaxis); 5.) Participate in procedures under faculty supervision as necessary to diagnose and treat a patient's condition (e.g.paracentesis, thoracentesis); 6.) If the patient's medical condition worsens, use standard protocols to stabilize the patient; 7.) Determine level of care needed and arrange proper transfers and consultations indicated in a timely manner; 8.) Determine criteria for discharge; 9.) Arrange and coordinate discharge, including appropriate follow up; 10.) If terminally ill, provide palliative care to the patient according to the patient's and family's wishes; 11.) Document appropriately in the medical record, including admission notes, daily progress notes, and discharge summary; 12.) Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, members of the interprofessional team, and consultants. Prerequisites: Completion of the family medicine clerkship ( FMED 3005 ).