PAST 716 - CLINICAL MEDICINE II

7 cr hrs

Description A continuation of intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine, including: epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory medicine, radiographic imaging, therapeutic management, preventative medicine, prognosis, and an overview of physiologic and pathologic processes. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, the development of a differential diagnoses, and patient-centered management. This course integrates effective communication strategies, development of history taking skills, physical exam skills, and problem-focused reasoning.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Effective Spring 2014 this course title changes from Medicine II to Clinical Medicine II, credit hours change from 6 to 7 hours, and the description changes from:
Continuation of an intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine including the perspectives of epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapeutic management, pertinent preventative medicine, laboratory medicine perspectives, radiographics and prognosis. In addition, an overview of physiological and pathologic processes that influence the human organism at the cellular, organ and systemic levels. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices and the development of a differential diagnoses and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation.

To: A continuation of intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine, including: epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory medicine, radiographic imaging, therapeutic management, preventative medicine, prognosis, and an overview of physiologic and pathologic processes. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, the development of a differential diagnoses, and patient-centered management. This course integrates effective communication strategies, development of history taking skills, physical exam skills, and problem-focused reasoning.

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