Advanced Diagnostics Shadow Health Assignments
Introduction to Advanced Diagnostics
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This assignment is a Digital Clinical Experience designed to introduce you to the diagnostic process and teach you how to navigate the advanced diagnostics assignments. You will take on a consulting role to preceptor Diana and assist in the diagnosis of a patient presenting with respiratory symptoms and a fever, while also being introduced to the activities and skills you will be utilizing throughout the course. On average, this assignment should take from 40 to 60 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 40-60 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your detailed results will be available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Carry out the diagnostic process by: Exploring Possible Diagnoses • Review and apply patient case information • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Ordering Diagnostic Testing • Practice selecting and linking diagnostic tests • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Forming a Final Diagnosis • Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results • Practice making evidence-based diagnostic decisions • Determine a working medical diagnosis
Instructions
Synthesize patient case information gathered into a working medical diagnosis. The diagnostic process you will follow is broken into the following steps: Gather Information • All necessary patient case information has been gathered for you in the EHR • Review the patient’s case information, including signs and symptoms • Review the provider notes about the patient’s condition Differential Selection • Create a list of possible diagnoses and provide the rationale for your choices • Flag any “Do-Not-Miss” differentials that could have a significant negative impact on a patient’s health and safety if not identified Test Selection/Linking • Select diagnostic testing that will provide more information about the patient’s condition • Consider which tests will be most informative and least invasive • Provide your rationale for the tests you want to order • After receiving feedback, link each test to a differential that it will provide more information on Test Interpretation • Review and interpret the results of each ordered diagnostic test • Consider how the diagnostic test results affect the gathered information and differentials Final Diagnosis • Make a decision about the most likely medical diagnosis • Provide your rationale for this decision
Shadow Health Conditions of the Cardiovascular System Advanced Diagnostics
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This assignment is a Digital Clinical Experience designed to move you through the diagnostic thought process, using data from an existing patient interview and examination. You will take on a consulting role to preceptor Diana and assist in the diagnosis of a patient presenting with intermittent chest pain. Throughout the assignment, you will form a list of differential diagnoses, select and order diagnostic tests to gather information, review those tests, and ultimately decide on a final diagnosis. On average, this assignment should take from 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 20-30 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your detailed results will be available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives Carry out the diagnostic process by: Exploring Possible Diagnoses • Review and apply patient case information • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Ordering Diagnostic Testing • Practice selecting and linking diagnostic tests • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Forming a Final Diagnosis • Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results • Practice making evidence-based diagnostic decisions • Determine a working medical diagnosis
Instructions Synthesize patient case information gathered into a working medical diagnosis. The diagnostic process you will follow is broken into the following steps: Gather Information • All necessary patient case information has been gathered for you in the EHR • Review the patient’s case information, including signs and symptoms • Review the provider notes about the patient’s condition Differential Selection • Create a list of possible diagnoses and provide the rationale for your choices • Flag any “Do-Not-Miss” differentials that could have a significant negative impact on a patient’s health and safety if not identified Test Selection/Linking • Select diagnostic testing that will provide more information about the patient’s condition • Consider which tests will be most informative and least invasive • Provide your rationale for the tests you want to order • After receiving feedback, link each test to a differential that it will provide more information on Test Interpretation • Review and interpret the results of each ordered diagnostic test • Consider how the diagnostic test results affect the gathered information and differentials Final Diagnosis • Make a decision about the most likely medical diagnosis • Provide your rationale for this decision.
Shadow Health Conditions of the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems Advanced Diagnostics
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This assignment is a Digital Clinical Experience designed to move you through the diagnostic thought process, using data from an existing patient interview and examination. You will take on a consulting role to preceptor Diana and assist in the diagnosis of a patient presenting with lower abdominal pain and cramping. Throughout the assignment, you will form a list of differential diagnoses, select and order diagnostic tests to gather information, review those tests, and ultimately decide on a final diagnosis. On average, this assignment should take from 20 to 40 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 20-40 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your detailed results will be available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives Carry out the diagnostic process by: Exploring Possible Diagnoses • Review and apply patient case information • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Ordering Diagnostic Testing • Practice selecting and linking diagnostic tests • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Forming a Final Diagnosis • Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results • Practice making evidence-based diagnostic decisions • Determine a working medical diagnosis
Instructions
Synthesize patient case information gathered into a working medical diagnosis. The diagnostic process you will follow is broken into the following steps: Gather Information • All necessary patient case information has been gathered for you in the EHR • Review the patient’s case information, including signs and symptoms • Review the provider notes about the patient’s condition Differential Selection • Create a list of possible diagnoses and provide the rationale for your choices • Flag any “Do-Not-Miss” differentials that could have a significant negative impact on a patient’s health and safety if not identified Test Selection/Linking • Select diagnostic testing that will provide more information about the patient’s condition • Consider which tests will be most informative and least invasive • Provide your rationale for the tests you want to order • After receiving feedback, link each test to a differential that it will provide more information on Test Interpretation • Review and interpret the results of each ordered diagnostic test • Consider how the diagnostic test results affect the gathered information and differentials Final Diagnosis • Make a decision about the most likely medical diagnosis • Provide your rationale for this decision
Conditions of the Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Systems Advanced Diagnostics
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This assignment is a Digital Clinical Experience designed to move you through the diagnostic thought process as you collect data from a patient interview and examination. You will take on a consulting role to preceptor Diana and assist in the diagnosis of a patient presenting with knee pain. You will interview the patient, perform a physical assessment, form a list of differential diagnoses, select and order diagnostic tests to gather information, review those tests, and, ultimately, decide on a final diagnosis. This assignment should take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete. Please remember that your progress is saved automatically; you can close your browser and resume at any time.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 75-120 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your detailed results will be available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives Carry out the diagnostic process by: Assessment • Interview the patient to gather subjective data • Perform a physical assessment to gather objective data • Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document provider notes accurately, using professional terminology Exploring Possible Diagnoses • Review and apply patient case information • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Ordering Diagnostic Testing • Practice selecting and linking diagnostic tests • Create a list of probable differential diagnoses • Learn to identify “Do-Not-Miss” diagnoses Forming a Final Diagnosis • Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results • Practice making evidence-based diagnostic decisions • Determine a working medical diagnosis
Instructions
Interview the patient and perform a physical assessment. Then, synthesize patient case information into a working medical diagnosis. The diagnostic process you will follow is broken into the following steps: Assessment • Interview and assess the patient to gather subjective and objective data • Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document provider notes accurately, using professional terminology Differential Selection • Create a list of possible diagnoses and provide the rationale for your choices • Flag any “Do-Not-Miss” differentials that could have a significant negative impact on a patient’s health and safety if not identified Test Selection/Linking • Select diagnostic testing that will provide more information about the patient’s condition • Consider which tests will be most informative and least invasive • Provide your rationale for the tests you want to order • After receiving feedback, link each test to a differential that it will provide more information on Test Interpretation • Review and interpret the results of each ordered diagnostic test • Consider how the diagnostic test results affect the gathered information and differentials Final Diagnosis • Make a decision about the most likely medical diagnosis • Provide your rationale for this decision
Jermaine Byrant
Nicole Johnson
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