PAS 544 - Patient Assessment

Cr Hrs: 5 (45-90-0)

Course is designed to develop clinical decision-making, utilizing problem-focused case studies. Focus will be on synthesizing patient data for appropriate differential diagnoses, collecting problem-specific history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests for a definitive diagnosis, and developing appropriate treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on effective communication skills, social, cultural and behavioral issues affecting health and disease, health literacy, professionalism, and documentation in the medical record utilizing SOAP notes and the electronic medical record.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Koltnow