Primary care medicine

Question 1

EPCDMC…V acronym

Answer 1

• Epidemiology/Etiology
  –Pathogenesis
  –Clinical Presentation
  –Diagnosis
  –Management
  –Complications
  –Referral Considerations
  –Vignette

Question 2

MICSAFP acronym

Answer 2

• Management
  –Mechanism of action
  –Indication(s)
  –Contraindications
  –Side effects (Common)
  –Adverse effects (Serious)
  –Follow-up required
  –Pearls for use

Question 3

RELIEVE Mnemonic

Answer 3

• Relationship-centered care, built on
  – Empathy and trust creates a positive
  environment where the clinician can
  – Listen to a complicated story that creates
  – Insight into a problem that results in an
  – Explanation that is consistent with the
  patient’s
  – Values leading to
  – Empowerment and action towards health