OSCE Flashcards
Lungs extend distally to
Lungs extend distally only to 5th or 6th interspace
informed consent
indications for proposed tx options
what the options are
benefits and risks of the options
strategies for minimizing risks of options
elicitis quesitons and responds in lay terms
confirms a final decision with the patient and obtains affirmative consent without coercion
complication
elicit history
perform physical exam if appropriate
discuss potential causes
discuss potential outcomes
present plan for further evaluation/treatment if appropriate
elicit questions and respond in lay terms
communicate with other professionals
communicate clear and professional
prioritize communication of info most relevant to patient care
demonstrate understanding of the concerns and perspective of other health care professionals through active listening
recognize the potential for conflict and initiate conflict resolution as appropriate
Quality improvement
measure current outcomes and benchmarks if appropriate
devise change in practice in collaboration with stakeholders if appropriate
educate and train clinicians regarding change in practice as appropriate
implement change in practice
measure outcomes after change in practice
cubital fossa vessels
cephalic vein - lateral biceps, continues to lateral forearm
basilic vein - medial biceps, continues to lateral forearm
median cubital vein - runs from basilic vein to cephalic vein
median antebrachial vein - forearm, proximally branches into median cubital vein and cephalic vein
Ethics
Identify stake holders
Obtain relevant information
Clarify acceptable options
Determine preferences
Offer advice based on those preferences
Negotiate differences
Respect ethical principles
