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Clerkship Objectives
Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain.

Curriculum Block

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation
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Tags

Basic Sciences
Diagnosis
CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert
Curriculum Block
Clerkship Surgery Rotation
Discipline
Surgery
MCC Presentations
Acute Abdominal Pain
McMaster Program Competencies
2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
MeSH
Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical [E01.370.388] Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370] Abdominal Pain [C23.888.646.100]
Objective Type
Core

Related Objectives

Parent Objective

Abdominal Pain

Child Objectives
  • Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain: Laboratory: CBC, amylase, electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, urinalysis, beta-HCG, liver profile.
  • Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain: Diagnostic imaging: Flat and upright abdominal radiographs, upright chest X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan abdomen and pelvis, GI contrast radiography, angiography.
  • Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain: Special diagnostic/Interventional techniques: upper endoscopy, procto-sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopy.
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