However, we are expected to learn how to present effectively by observation, trial, and error. Remember that the purpose of the case presentation is to convey your diagnostic reasoning to the listener. By the end of your presentation the examiner should have a clear view of the patient's ...
Improving patient recovery processes by 20% while reducing inpatient falls by 18% has been one of my most rewarding achievements. I’m eager to bring this level of impact to Tuddenham Medical Clinic. The example above starts with a quantifiable success. Specific, measurable results always grab re...
In the example of the chronic pain patient who acts angrily defensive, I might test to see if a Wood element dominant pattern is present. I could ask about their type of pain sensations, where they feel tension in their body, how do they feel for body temperature, h...
For example, case studies may be used to examine court cases if you study Law, or a patient's health history if you study Medicine. Case studies are also used in Marketing, which are thorough, empirically supported analysis of a good or service's performance. Well-designed case studies can...
Take your health, for example. Pretty much any advice given by your doctor would be critical, right? Yet we often struggle to implement it. Why is that? One reason could be empathy. Studies show that better health outcomes result when a physician shows empathy towards their patient. Are you...
This brings us to our first customer example, Nancy. She is set up to receive some of the more affordable premiums for a breast cancer patient. She applied for term life insurance when she was 56 years old. Term life insurance lasts for only a specified length of time, usually 10, 20...
Example: A provider discussing treatment options with a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes might present medication plans, lifestyle changes, and insulin therapy, explaining the pros and cons of each. This ensures the patient feels heard and empowered to make choices aligned with their preferences...
VMRs also enable doctors to be virtually present during change-of-shifts, since they can use their iPad at home, instead of needing to drive to a physical hospital. External or patient communication St. Antonius Hospital also uses video conferencing to offer patients virtual consultations. This ...
Sometimes, in the U.S., we focus on technological advances to improve patient outcomes, but this experience reminded me that we don’t always need the most sophisticated technology to improve health. We didn’t need to send a pap smear to a lab and wait 3-5 days for results. I want ...
Key Components of a Medical Case Presentation A typical medical case presentation includes the patient’s information, presenting complaints, medical history, clinical findings, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The ability to succinctly present this information in a logical and structur...