COM 1042 - Principles of Clinical Medicine II

Cr Hrs: 4 35-0-45

Spring term of year one. This course covers a variety of topics including patient rapport skills, the doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing and documenting the physical exam, tobacco and weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics are thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Preclinical course
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Instructor of Record, Spring: Beth A Choby
Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Steve Nace