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...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Geriatrics
You are seeing Mrs. Rostov, a 61 year old woman, because she feels slow. Take a focused history, and perform a physical exam pertinent to her complaint. History Clarifies patient’s recent symptoms of fatigue Onset and duration of symptoms Asks about sleep habits Cold...
