PAS 5242 - Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis IV

2 Credit Hours

The course is a continuation of Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis I-III and will continue to instruct the student on how to competently perform a comprehensive physical examination and specific focused exams for specific patient populations across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, competency, and patient sensitivity. Instruction will also include generating differential diagnoses, selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and the development of appropriate patient-centered treatment plans and counseling. The course will be taught via lecture, small group discussions, and practice lab sessions. Students will be taught physical examinations for the female patient, pediatric patient, and geriatric patient along with appropriate work-up, diagnosis, and patient-centered treatment plans. The students will be encouraged to study collaboratively.

Note: Access Med Online bundle – All required textbooks are supplied online through Access Medicine. If you would prefer a physical text, these will be available for purchase through the bookstore, but a physical copy is not required by the program.
Availability: Fall II Only

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