Patient Centered Medicine 2
August 8, 2013
Michael Koller, MD
Lecture: 11:30 a.m., Leischner Hall (390)
Answer the questions from the assigned readings linked here.
Prepare to discuss questions during lecture
Computer Assisted Lessons
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History
9th ed., pp. 103-107, 211, 643
10th ed., pp. 109-115, 253, 706
2. Optional Reading: First Aid for Step 1 2012
1. Picture of Cushing's disease p.
2. Picture of Grave's disease p. 326
3. Picture of Turner's syndrome p.
Key Concepts and Learning Objectives
- Identify the elements that make up the general appearance
of a patient.
- Recognize elements of the patient's general appearance
that raise questions about the patient that should be pursued with focused
historical questioning and/or targeted physical examination.
- Communicate in a succinct and compelling manner, both
verbally and in writing, the general appearance of a patient.
- Demonstrate attention to the overall appearance in order
to guide the history and physical examination, allow for better understanding
of a patient's condition, and guide further evaluation.
- List items to comment on when describing general appearance
- Describe the classic general appearance of Turner's syndrome, Down's
syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, Marfan's syndrome, Parkinson's disease,
Acromegaly, Hyperthyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism
- Using body mass index, define adult underweight, normal weight
obesity, and morbid obesity
- Identify and describe a patient's level of consciousness