Presenting the Pt

Question 1

What should be the standard format for presenting a pt?

Answer 1

CC/HPI

Physical exam

diagnostic investigations

Question 2

When should you use note cards during a pt presentation?

Answer 2

only for reminders of factual data

Question 3

What should you avoid when presenting a patient?

Answer 3

logistic and other problems

personalizing and recounting specific conversations

Question 4

How should you organize the HPI?

Answer 4

chronologically

listener will better understand the dx you came to

Question 5

What is generally included in both HPI and PE findings?

Answer 5

pertinent positives and negatives

(unrelated things are not included or are very briefly mentioned)