PAS-5060 Physical Diagnosis 1
Physical Diagnosis 1 First of two-course series designed to prepare the student for obtaining a complete medical history and performing a complete physical examination on any patient, with special sensitivity to gender, age and cultural background. Students progress body-system by body-system during this semester. Lectures, DVDs and live demonstrations will be used. Normal, variations and common abnormal physical exam findings are introduced. Emphasis placed on the understanding of the relationship of major signs and symptoms to their physiologic or pathophysiologic origins across the ages. The laboratory portion of the course allows students to work in pairs, alternating roles as patient or Physician Assistant provider, to develop the history taking and examination skills discussed in lecture. Students also work in small groups with faculty members to further develop these skills. Documentation of findings will be emphasized.