by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Musculoskeletal
You are seeing Mrs. Goldberg, a 76 year old female from a nursing home who has been well until today. She presents to the Emergency Department after being found on the floor of her room in her nursing home. She was alert and oriented when she was found, and has felt...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Musculoskeletal
You are seeing Sarah Tseng, a 21 year old female in the Emergency Department. She comes in complaining of severe left knee pain after she fell while running. Perform a focused physical examination. Physical Examination Inspection Examines both knee joints for SEADS...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Geriatrics
You are seeing Mrs. Rajwal, a 69 year old woman, who feels concerned about her health. She heard that her sister was recently diagnosed with diabetes and wonders if she is at risk of developing the disease as well. Take a focused history, addressing Mrs. Thompson’s...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Geriatrics
You are seeing Mr. Le, an 83 year old man, because of recent sleep problems. He says he hasn’t had a full night’s sleep in over a week. He currently lives alone. Please take a focused history. History Onset and duration of insomnia Amount of sleep per night Quality of...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Geriatrics
You are seeing Mr. Sampson, a 71 year old man, for the first time in 3 years. He says he hasn’t had his blood pressure checked recently and would like you to assess it today. He wanted to come sooner but says he couldn’t. Please take a focused history. History...
