Patient Care

Graduates of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix will be able to obtain accurate histories and perform skillful, comprehensive and focused patient examinations. They will develop appropriate differential diagnoses and patient care management plans, while learning to care for diverse patients and recognize the principles for managing life-threatening situations. They will select, perform and accurately interpret the results of laboratory tests and clinical procedures in making patient care decisions, and use appropriate diagnostic and treatment technologies in providing patient care.

This module includes illustrative examples of Patient Care through narrative segments outlining the corresponding Educational Program Objectives (EPOs).

The following segments characterize the Patient Care domain:

• Introduction to Patient Care.

• Providing Care to Diverse Patients and Their Families.

• Patient-Centered History, Physical Exam, and Plan.

• Collaboration with Interprofessional Teams.

Once each segment has been reviewed, complete the online quiz pertaining to the Patient Care Module.