Case 3 – Tired Teenager

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...

Case 2 – Infant Diarrhea

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...

Case 2 – Sore Throat

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...

Case 5 – Dizziness

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...

Case 4 – Neck Mass

You are seeing Mrs. Nguyen, a 52 year old woman, because she noticed a large swelling on her neck. Take a focused history and perform a focused head and neck examination. History Clarifies location of mass (patient thinks it’s on the her right side of her neck) Onset...