Evan Tyson V3 PC -K (Basic DDx) 65 y.o. 6' 0" (183.0 cm) 216 lb...
Evan Tyson V3 PC -K (Basic DDx)
65 y.o.
6' 0" (183.0 cm)
216 lb (98.0 kg)
Evan
... [Show More] Tyson
Chief complaint:
Tired and peeing at night
Start
Your session will be saved automatically as you proceed through the case.
Instructions:
Below are the instructions for playing this DDx. case and your rubric: Note you will be
allowed to push the Interview Progress Button and receive feedback on your history
questions 10 times.
a) % required history questions you asked (30% of grade)
b) % required physical exam performed (30% of grade)
c) differential diagnoses list (15%)
d) ranking differential diagnosis list (10%)
e) ranking differential diagnosis list MnM (0%)
f) laboratory tests ordered (15%)
Notice that getting the correct final diagnosis is not part of the graded case. This is because
if you do well in each of the other parts, you WILL get the correct diagnosis. The software
platform is designed to help you become proficient in the diagnostic reasoning process (all
the steps prior to the final diagnosis), so you can apply this process in the real clinic setting.
Key to minimizing medical errors is the clinical consideration of a broad differential
diagnosis list and the selection of tests to either "rule in" or "rule out" these diagnoses.
**** HELPFUL HINTS ****
The Avatars and cases in the IHP case library are based on "real patients". If the Avatar
provides confusing information, this is intentional as we often what we find real patients
provide incongruent information. For example, the Avatar may use the term "rash" for skin
lesions that are not by medical definition a rash---just like real patients. Avatars may refuse
to answer questions, just like real patients. Phrasing of questions IS important. Asking a
"similar" question that is less specific may not be scored correct if it does not provide the
clarity of information needed to narrow the differential. All of these small nuances in the
case design were intentional and replicate the challenges you will face with real patients in
a clinical setting. My recommendation is to pretend this is a real clinical patient encounter
and select a time so you can enjoy the process and not feel pressured for time. Remember,
you are not scored on whether you get the diagnosis correct, but rather have you mastered
the process. Mastery of the process will help you avoid making diagnostic errors throughout
your clinical career.
Detailed Instructions Below:
1. Take the patient's history. [Show Less]