Case 6 – Hand Pain

You are seeing Mrs. Dawes, a 43 year old female, in your outpatient clinic today. She states that the pain in her right hand is becoming so severe that she can’t even hold a pencil or toothbrush. Take a focused history and perform the necessary physical exam History...

Case 5 – Shoulder Pain

You are seeing Mrs. Kossopoulos, a 26 year old woman, for shoulder pain that has steadily worsening over the last few weeks , during which time she’s been playing softball. Take a focused history and perform a physical exam. History Onset and duration of pain (began...

Case 4 – Worsening Back Pain

You are seeing Mr. Del Negro, an active 82 year old male in a walk-in clinic. He told your nurse that his back pain has recently become unbearable. Please take a focused history and perform a focused physical examination. History Onset of back pain Location, and if...

Case 3 – Arm Pain Spousal Abuse

You are seeing Mrs. McNeil, a 31 year old female in your general practice clinic. She states that she recently injured her arm while cleaning her home. Take a focused history of her complaint. History Inquires about circumstances in which injury occurred Timing of...

Case 2 – Hip Pain

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...