Simulation Center Clinical Reasoning
Goals
To develop skills and knowledge for clinical reasoning, including:
- Appropriate history and physical examination
- Establishing and testing a differential diagnosis
- Appropriate use of laboratory testing, imaging methods, and other clinical testing
- Therapeutic decision-making
Objectives
The student will develop the ability to:
- Demonstrate appropriate history-taking and interviewing skills
- Perform a well-organized physical examination appropriate for the patient's chief complaint or needs
- Select the appropriate diagnostic equipment necessary to complete an examination and use the equipment correctly
- Document and/or present a focused history and physical examination in an organized fashion according to a standardized format
- Synthesize historical and physical data in order to develop a problem list or differential diagnosis
- Order appropriate labs and ancillary studies in a fiscally responsible manner – using evidence-based practices
- Initiate an evidence-based management plan for specific patient problems
- Demonstrate communication skills with the patient, families, and other members of the healthcare team
- Discuss the importance of interprofessional teams and working knowledge of each member’s skill set
- Assess the patient’s medical status and need for rapid assessment
- Assess personal and team base strengths and weaknesses through self-evaluation
Continuing Education Credit
DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 52.5 AOA Category 1-A credit and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 52.50 AOA Category 1A
Price
Cost:
$0.00
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