Review of Systems (Week 2)

Question 1

pneumonic for systems check

Answer 1

VINDICATES-
Vascular
inflammatory
Neoplastic (cancer)
Degenerative
Idiopathic
Congenital
Autoimmune
Traumatic
Endocrine

Question 2

Why do PTs struggle with red flags

Answer 2

80% of patients have 1 red flag, symptoms are vague and not consistent

Question 3

Example of weight loss and cancer on vague symptoms

Answer 3

Weight loss- how much and over how much time. Not consistent

Question 4

Outcome measure for Screening for red flags

Answer 4

OSPRO Study

Question 5

What thoughts should we have when dealing with patient with red flags- decision making tool

Answer 5

Determine level of concern
- determine if therapy appropriate
-If not where to go/ or therapy+referral

Question 6

How to screen for red flags

Answer 6

CLuster of symptoms