Introductory interactive discussions:  There will be 2 Physical Diagnosis lectures held.  By attending the two introductory interactive discussions of the Physical Diagnosis course, the students will be exposed to a complete review of clinical examinations. Attendance of the entire class is expected.

Topics include:

The Abnormal Pelvic Examination
The Abnormal Breast Examination

Lectures given in Fundamentals of Patient Care 1B were as follows:

History Taking
Vital Signs
Skin
HENT
Eye
Cardiovascular System
Pulmonary System
Abdominal System
Gynecological System
Musculoskeletal System
 

Small Group Sessions:  Participation in the 4 inpatient History and Physical Examinations on the wards of either MUH, Childrens Hospital or VAMC.  This will enable students to develop appropriate clinical and technical skills.  The students will be divided into groups of 2 and will be assigned to a faculty preceptor. During these sessions each student will be expected to master the technique of physical examinations and develop an organized approach to the clinical evaluation. Members of the faculty will be asked to guide the students with the techniques on a one-to-one basis and critique the performance of their individual students, as well as grade each student's write-ups within 48 hours after the patient encounter. Attendance is mandatory for each scheduled session.

Required Equipment and Supplies:
A medical bag in which to carry the equipment below:

1. Penlight or flashlight
2. Oto-ophthalmoscope
3. Stethoscope
4. Sphygmomanometer
5. Centimeter ruler
6. Tongue blades
7. Tape measure (metric)
8. Reflex hammer
9. Visual acuity chart
10. Tuning fork(s) 512 and 256
11. Safety pins
12. Cotton