PA 531 Clinical Medicine IV
This is the final course in a four-part series, designed to orient Physician Assistant students to the common medical and surgical disorders with emphasis on primary care concepts in the pediatric and adolescent populations. Students will review pertinent anatomic and pathophysiologic aspects of disease conditions, clinical presentation, physical findings, diagnostic work-up, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and referral. Students will also develop strategies for enhancing patient education and compliance, taking into consideration the socioeconomic and cultural aspects of health care.