Topics discussed (20-50 words): Interview notes (50-100 words) include notes about the verbal and non-verbal communication skills you used during the interview: Interview 2 Date of interview: Interview conducted with a colleague/client (delete as necessary) Topics discussed (20-50 words): Interview notes (50-100 words) include notes about the communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) you used during […]

Mr. EBR is a 74-year-old retired Hispanic gentleman with known coronary artery disease (CAD), who presents to your clinic with substernal chest pain for the past 3 months. It is not positional; it reliably occurs with exertion, approximately one to two times daily, and is relieved with rest, or one or two sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG) […]

Mrs. Martin is hospitalized for an exacerbation of her multiple sclerosis. She tells the nurse she is tired of being ill and is not getting any better. She says, “When I am in the hospital, I cannot attend church, which is my only enjoyment.” Later in the day, Mrs. Martin is tearful and withdrawn when […]

Sleep disorders in diagnostic categories, one related to sleep apnea and the other related to the failure to stay awake due to stress. The use of over-the-counter sleep aids should be encouraged over prescription drugs because they are safer and not habit-forming. Menopause has no impact on insomnia. As a backup to over-the-counter sleep aids, […]

Focused Thyroid Exam. Kali, a 44-year-old female is in the office for a complete physical examination. She complains of proptosis and feeling fatigued. Her TSH levels are elevated, she has hyperlipidemia, her neck appears swollen, and is overweight.   question: Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about […]