Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

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.

Medical History 236

Medical History Physical Exams Huddles/Rounds Medication 236

19 Labs

AUGUST 6, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability to perform remote physical exams, including listening to heart and lung sounds, became crucial. This integration ensures that patients receive comprehensive care despite the challenges of remote locations and limited resources.

Physical Exams 86

Physical Exams Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Patient Care 86

Prism Career Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Physical Exams 52

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 6, 2025

Their residency program is where these soon-to-be physicians will spend the next 3-7 years, honing their craft through rigorous and round-the-clock patient care. Sometimes, this can be demonstrated by something as simple as a thorough physical exam.

Physical Exams 287

Physical Exams Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Diagnostics 287

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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. Never hesitate to go back to gather more information from your patients. Dress code Men: It is safest to dress like me.

Physical Exams 267

Physical Exams Vital Signs Documentation Medical History 267

Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

So, biochemistry, anatomy, organ systems, how to interview a patient, how to do a physical exam, all those types of things. And so if you’re seeing a patient in clinic and they get hospitalized, you might then go round on them in the inpatient hospital. It was a great overview, by the way.

Admissions 52

Admissions Medication Follow-Up Tests 52

Accepted Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

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.

Medication 98

Medication Admissions Physical Exams Hospital 98