need your advice ASAP - tjrima
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need your advice ASAP - tjrima
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05-12-2009, 04:22 PM
Hi, if the patient with acute abdominal pain is challenging me and didn't let me ever to examin his belly after a couple of trials, what should I do?? should I write on th PN under the W/U that we need to do a physical exam???
05-12-2009, 04:29 PM
this point is mentioned in Kaplan 35 comlex cases book. it says that even after 2 attempts if the pt refuses to co-operate, document that and move on. its all a part of the pts 'act' and he is just testing u
05-12-2009, 07:55 PM
and don't forget to tell the patient you have to reschedule this P/E later
05-12-2009, 08:00 PM
I think our communication skill is tested. SP expects to hear from us a genuine explanation about the imortance of this exam. First assure that the patient that you are here to help him./her. Explain how important the test is to help you to find what is causing his/her problem. Assure the SP that you will be very gentle and fast as possible as u can. If still does not want to proceed with the test. Remain quiet, and do not react, and you will pass this case.
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