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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.” ” Any attending worth her white coat will respond in one of the following ways: “There are no poor historians, just poor history-takers.”

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What to Expect During Medical School

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If you are more of a kinesthetic learner, then time spent on hospital rounds will be a great way to reinforce concepts. Interacting with patients Medical students start by learning to take a complete patient history and review of systems, then progress to the physical exam.

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What It’s Like to Work as a Podiatrist’s Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

They may also be responsible for: Greeting patients Scheduling appointments Updating patient files When it comes to clinical duties, podiatric medical assistants often take patient’s vital signs, obtain the patient’s medical history, perform physical exams, and discuss treatment procedures with the patient.

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General Medicine Service Expectations

Sensible Medicine

I expect you to have the best grasp of your patients’ history of present illness, past medical history, and relevant social history. 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.