Class of 2017
Go Back | Session Title: | Neurology Physical Exam Practice Sessions | | Teaching Hours: | Teaching and Learning Methods | Total Scheduled Hours = 4 Simulation = 4 | Description: | | Two physical exam practice sessions: Session 1: cranial nerves and motor examination of the upper extremities (including bulk, tone, strength, coordination, and reflexes). Session 2: motor examination of the lower extremities (including bulk, tone, strength, coordination, and reflexes), sensory examination, tests related to stance and gait, and a review of the entire examination |
Blueprint ID | Learning Objectives | 9842 | Take a focused Neurological History including: fainting, blackouts (loss of consciousness), seizures, weakness, paralysis, sensory changes such as numbness/tingling, tremors or other involuntary movements, headache, visual loss or change such as diplopia, dysphagia, dysarthria, dysphonia, tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, and previous history of migraines, seizures, head trauma, family history – specific neurological hereditary diseases when relevant. | 9843 | Preform a Neurological examination including: cranial nerves, motor exam, sensory exam, reflexes, and miscellaneous related examinations. | | |
Blueprint ID | Course Goals | 7428 | Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history and physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: me-1 me-2 | 7429 | Apply clinical reasoning skills in developing a differential diagnosis and list of potential therapies Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: me-4 me-5 cm-3 cm-6 | 7470 | Educate the patient on the nature of the illness and impact on the patient’s health over time Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 cm-6 sc-2 sc-3 | 7471 | Obtain informed consent for specific interventions Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: me-3 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-5 pr-1 | 7472 | Write a referral letter and a consultation report Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: me-4 me-5 cm-5 cm-6 co-1 co-2 pr-1 | me-1 | Medical Expert Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation. | me-2 | Medical Expert Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation. | me-4 | Medical Expert Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient. | me-5 | Medical Expert Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient. | cm-3 | Communicator Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families. | cm-6 | Communicator Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals. | me-6 | Medical Expert Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem. | cm-1 | Communicator Develop and maintain appropriate ethical and therapeutic relationships, rapport and trust with patients and their families. | cm-2 | Communicator Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals. | cm-4 | Communicator Develop a shared plan of care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals. | cm-5 | Communicator Demonstrate effective oral and written communication of information associated with a medical encounter. | sc-2 | Scholar Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice. | sc-3 | Scholar Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility. | me-3 | Medical Expert Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation. | pr-1 | Professional Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards. | co-1 | Collaborator Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system. | co-2 | Collaborator Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations. |
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