ECG Made Simple

ECG Made Simple (EMS) is a comprehensive web-based ECG learning program that teaches the art and science of electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation. It addresses the needs of various groups of learners, including medical students, post-graduate medical trainees, and...

Case 3 – Amenorrhea

You are seeing Cindy Albrecht, a 19 year old female, for amenorrhea. Please take a focused history for her complaint. History Distinguishes primary vs. secondary amenorrhea (patient has had previous menstrual periods) Age of menarche Onset of last menstrual period...

Case 2 – Vaginal Discharge

You are seeing Stacey Holland, a 23 year old female, for vaginal discharge. Please take a focused history for her complaint. History Onset and duration of vaginal discharge Appearance of discharge Association with menstruation Presence of blood Itching Dyspareunia...

Case 1 – Breast Mass

You are seeing Mrs. Thompson, a 56 year old woman, in your outpatient clinic today. She is worried about a left breast mass, and would like your reassurance that it isn’t cancer. Take a focused history of her complaint and perform a focused physical exam. History...

Case 4 – Renal Colic

You are seeing Ms. Hamilton, a 64 year old man, for left sided back pain. She says it began three days ago and isn’t getting any better. Take a focused history of her complaint and perform a physical examination. History Onset and duration of pain Progression of pain...