CLINICAL METHODS
KINGI SAMUEL
,OBJECTIVES
• Take and accurately record a comprehensive medical
history
• Carry out a complete and thorough physical
examination
• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis
• Make case presentations
• Provide basic life support, triaging and referral
decision making
• Perform minor procedures in ward/ side laboratory
,INTRODUCTION
Accurate diagnosis relies firmly on the foundation of accurate and
inclusive history and competently performed physical examination.
, Approach to history taking
KINGI SAMUEL
,OBJECTIVES
• Take and accurately record a comprehensive medical
history
• Carry out a complete and thorough physical
examination
• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis
• Make case presentations
• Provide basic life support, triaging and referral
decision making
• Perform minor procedures in ward/ side laboratory
,INTRODUCTION
Accurate diagnosis relies firmly on the foundation of accurate and
inclusive history and competently performed physical examination.
, Approach to history taking
