Presenting the Pt Flashcards
1
Q
What should be the standard format for presenting a pt?
A
CC/HPI
Physical exam
diagnostic investigations
2
Q
When should you use note cards during a pt presentation?
A
only for reminders of factual data
3
Q
What should you avoid when presenting a patient?
A
logistic and other problems
personalizing and recounting specific conversations
4
Q
How should you organize the HPI?
A
chronologically
listener will better understand the dx you came to
5
Q
What is generally included in both HPI and PE findings?
A
pertinent positives and negatives
(unrelated things are not included or are very briefly mentioned)
