Clinical Postings 101

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  • History Taking: Start with open questions; use OPQRST; be empathetic to build patient trust.
  • Physical Examination: Follow inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation; explain steps; practice for confidence.
  • Building Rapport: Introduce yourself, maintain eye contact, respect privacy, and use simple language.
  • Documentation: Write concise notes using formats like SOAP immediately after patient interaction.
  • Tips for Learning: Observe seniors, ask questions, review cases, and practice skills regularly.
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One thing to be added is reviewing the diseases that you observe in the clinics . This will help you retain the relevant info and will also help in management if you ever come across such case again.

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Can you please elaborate OPQRST and SOAP techniques?
Thank you

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SOCRATES for pain reports

Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Associated symptoms
Time
Exacerbating factors
Severity

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Just wondering how we all view “percussion” in these modern times of ordering US and CT scan at the drop of the hat!!!