by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Peripheral Vascular
You are seeing Ms. Richards, a 75 year old female, in the ER. She is distraught because she is presenting with a two hour history of complete left leg paralysis. Please perform a focused history and physical examination. History Onset and duration of paralysis...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Pediatrics
You are about to see 7 year old boy named Bobby. His father has brought him in and tells you that he’s been significantly less active in the last two days, and that he’s been running a high fever. Perform a focused physical examination for a child with a fever....
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Pediatrics
You are seeing Haley Schilling, a 15 year old female, who’s coming to your office today at the behest of her mother. She has recently become more tired and her mom is concerned that she has ‘low blood.’ Take a focused history from Haley. History Determines chief...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Pediatrics
You are seeing Mrs. Bosco, a 25 year old female who recently gave birth to a baby named Michael six weeks ago. Today, she presents to your office because she is concerned about the baby’s health. Take a focused history of Mrs. Bosco’s complaint. History Determines...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
You are seeing Tom, a 10 year old boy, in your outpatient clinic today for a sore throat. Take a focused history of his complaint and perform the relevant physical examination. History Onset of sore throat Severity Alleviating factors Aggravating factors Change in...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 16, 2015 | Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
You are seeing Mr. Rodriguez, a 31 year old man, because he often feels dizzy. Take a focused history and perform the Dix-Hall Pike maneuver. History Clarifies symptoms are descriptive of vertigo (‘the room spinning around’) Duration of dizziness Frequency Associated...
