ME507 Patient Assessment I

This course is the first in a series of four courses designed to introduce students to patient assessment using an organ systems-based approach to history taking and the completion of physical examinations. The Patient Assessment I course will specifically cover general principles of history taking and physical examinations, as well as assessment components in the disciplines of dermatology, ophthalmology, and otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). During this course, the student will be given the opportunity to 1) communicate skillfully with patients using appropriate interviewing and patient education methods; 2) obtain thorough focused and general medical histories; 3) demonstrate proper use of instruments and techniques in the performance of physical examinations; 4) apply knowledge acquired in anatomy, physiology, and other courses to the assessment of patients; 5) detect and analyze abnormal interview and physical exam findings; 6) correlate essential historical data with exam findings; and 7) discuss pertinent available patient resources