EPA 1: Gather a History and Perform a Physical Examination

Competencies:

Patient Care (PC) 2: Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and review of the medical record.

  • PC 2.1 History-Taking
  • PC 2.2 Physical Examination
  • PC 2.3 Review of the Medical Record

Medical Knowledge (MK) 1: Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic approach to clinical situations.

Interpersonal Communication Skills (ICS) 1: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Interpersonal Communication Skills (ICS) 5: Demonstrate appropriate responses to human emotions.

Professionalism (PRO) 1: Demonstrate behaviors that convey compassion, respect, integrity, and empathy for others.

Professionalism (PRO) 3: Demonstrate respect for patient privacy.

Professionalism (PRO) 4: Demonstrate respect for patient autonomy.

Professionalism (PRO) 6: Demonstrate sensitivity and openness to a diverse patient population.