PAS 529 : HISTORY & PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS II

This course is the second of three designed to provide the PA student with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination remaining sensitive to the diverse needs of the patient. This course concentrates on the physical exam of an adult patient progressing through each body system in a head-to-toe fashion. This course will also offer introduction to the clinical-decision making process necessary to perform a problem-oriented history and physical examination in comparison to a comprehensive screening history and physical examination. Emphasis is placed on the interprofessional collaborative patient-centered team in order to completely elicit all necessary and appropriate information.