Internal Medicine - Clinical Skills

The main objective of the Clinical Skills is to prepare the student for the correct approach to the patient through the knowledge of the general physical examination, the correct interpretation of the main instrumental examinations (ECG, RX, CT) and of the blood chemistry exams. Evaluation of blood gas analysis and oxygen delivery devices. The way to fill in the medical record and the setting for the administration of the therapies. Furthermore, of all the devices, the student must be able to define the main signs and symptoms of the disease, the interpretation of the main diagnostic tests and the method of approach to the differential diagnosis of the various pathologies. Furthermore, the doctor-patient relationship modality will be taught and indicated which is the best behavior to take in the interview with the patient.

The evaluation of the practical part will be a part of the final examination. The practical part consists in the execution of physical examination, in the evaluation of pathological pictures of the main instrumental or hematochemical examams.