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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

Old-fashioned doctors spend whatever time it takes to obtain a good medical history and physical examination. The history and physical exam is not something to be fetishized but something to be recognized as a time saver. Fred, who cannot respond, a point by point reflection on Old-Fashioned Doctors.

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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

There is a differential diagnosis for the patient who cannot describe the history of their medical concerns. 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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Friday Reflection 44: Diagnostic Enigma

Sensible Medicine

Take your time collecting the medical history, doing the physical exam, and reviewing the reams of outside records that are sure to accompany the patient. Her diagnosis was made almost entirely from data available on her history and physical exam. Let enigmatic visits run long.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Mental health progress notes, also known as clinical notes or treatment notes, are a key part of every behavioral health practice.

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Specifically, the duties of a medical assistant can include the following: Patient preparation: You may need to help prepare the patient for any procedures or treatments, such as removing bandages or cleaning specific body areas.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

Specific medical assistant responsibilities include: Answering phones Scheduling appointments Bringing patients to exam rooms Recording their symptoms and making necessary updates to their medical histories Helping doctors during physical exams Talking with patients about their diet, lifestyle, and current medications Filling out insurance forms Dispensing (..)

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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.