> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/module-information-sheet-mis/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/module-information-sheet-mis/phase-1-semester-2/practice-of-medicine-2.md). # Practice of Medicine 2 ### Module Description This longitudinal module is designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with essential clinical skills early in medical education. This module systematically develops students' abilities in patient assessment, history taking, physical examination, communication, and ethical decision-making, laying the groundwork for their future clinical practice. Through interactive workshops, simulated and real patient encounters, and reflective practice, students will begin to cultivate the core competencies necessary for patient care. The module emphasizes the importance of professionalism, patient-centered communication, and the basics of clinical reasoning, preparing students for their subsequent clinical rotations, and fostering a lifelong commitment to excellence in medicine. *** ### **Module Goals** * To perform a hypothesis-directed medical history and contextual physical examination * To identify and interpret abnormal diagnostic auscultatory findings * To employ common approaches to clinical reasoning and apply to clinical scenarios * To communicate patient findings and clinical reasoning via clear, logical written documentation * To develop familiarity with appropriate utilization of the electronic health record * To begin using advanced communication and interpersonal skills in medical interviewing * Apply concepts in medical ethics to clinical scenarios *** ### **Module Learning Objectives** By the end of this module, students will: | Module Learning Objectives | Medical Education Program Objective | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Formulate a complete, comprehensive, and/or problem-oriented accurate medical history incorporating skillful communication techniques and clinical reasoning skills. |

| | Perform a comprehensive and contextual physical examination of a patient appropriate to the patient’s clinical scenario | MEPO 1: Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests  | | Formulate a differential diagnosis, summary statement, assessment and preliminary plan based on information gleaned from the history and physical examination. |

| | Demonstrate some advanced communication skills, including triadic interviewing and discussing Advanced Directives |

| | Demonstrate the professional attributes required for effective patient-physician and interprofessional relationships |

| | Navigate a simulated electronic health record to extract, interpret, and document clinical information |

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