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Curriculum Objective

Objective
Clerkship Objectives

Patient Care: Provide patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health

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Parent Objective

Medical Subspecialty Selectives

Child Objectives

Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
Learn the importance of medical documentation and how to document clearly and in an organized manner in the patient’s chart.
Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient.
Learn how to interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice.
Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and review of up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment in association with the clinical supervisor.
Learn how to develop and carry out patient management plans in association with the clinical supervisor.
Learn how to interact with, counsel and educate patients and their families to empower them to participate in their care and enable shared decision making.
Provide appropriate referral of patients including ensuring continuity of care throughout transitions between providers or settings, and following up on patient progress and outcomes.
Learn about the different health care services available to patients in order to provide patients and their families, optimal health care services as well as services aimed at preventing health problems and maintaining health.