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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Many a medical trainee has been humiliated on morning rounds after proclaiming that their presentation was wanting because the “patient was a poor historian.” Often, the inability of a doctor to obtain a history is actually a physical exam finding – an extremely non-specific finding, but a finding nonetheless.

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General Medicine Service Expectations

Sensible Medicine

Data from the history and physical exam are critical and free. 2 When you present the physical exam, vital signs should be given in even numbers. Do not go to the bathroom while we are rounding. Documentation Please complete your documentation promptly. Dress code Men: It is safest to dress like me.