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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. An exam finding does, on occasion, make you feel more comfortable with your diagnosis.

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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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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

2 Common puzzles test diagnostic reasoning. Uncommon puzzles test knowledge of differential diagnoses. 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. Let enigmatic visits run long.

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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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The First Step Toward Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

Prism Career Institute

Nurse practitioners may be responsible for one or many tasks, including: Educating patients Ordering and completing lab tests, like X-rays Managing patient care Treating and diagnosing conditions, injuries, and infections Prescribing medications Ordering treatments Inquiring about a patient’s medical history Completing physical exams Referring patients (..)