In the 501 term, we will work on having the students practice telling a story. The goal is to practice talking in front of others and putting together information that is meaningful to tell a good story. The second step to telling a good story starts in the 502 term. The first two terms will lay the foundation for the formal training in oral presentation that will come in the 503 term.
Download a blank Case Presentation Checklist as a Word document.
Subjective
Opening
Exposition
- Who is the patient?
- What is the setting?
Chief complaint (from the Case preview)
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Done
Rising action
Building tension: What is going to happen?
HPI
Gives a clear opening statement
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Begins with when illness began (not when care sought)
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Includes elements relevant to patient presentation and/or care
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Meds/Allergies
Includes relevant medications + allergies
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Done
PMH
Expands on relevant past medical history
Not done
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Done
Family History
Includes relevant family history (Pertinent positives + negatives)
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Social History
Includes relevant social history (Excludes irrelevant social history)
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ROS
Includes relevant ROS (Pertinent positives + negatives)
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Done
Objective
Rising action continues
Building tension: What is going to happen?
Includes vital signs
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Done
Includes general appearance
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Explains relevant physical exam in detail (Pertinent positives + negatives)
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Include relevant diagnostics/imaging
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Assessment
Climax
Turning point in the story.
Formulates a differential diagnosis (DDx) with ≥ 3 possibilities
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Partially done
Done
You are not expected to resolve the story in 501. Stay tuned on this page to learn more about doing an oral presentation.