Educational Objectives for the Fourth-Year Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Rotation EMD 816E
Patient care
Obtain an accurate history and physical examination focused on key problems
Recognize immediate life-threatening illnesses
Patient management skills
- Develop an evaluation and treatment plan
- Monitor the response to therapeutic interventions
- Make proper disposition and follow-up plans for the patient
Procedural skills
Learn the indications and contraindications for basic procedural skills
Perform basic procedural skills
Health promotion
Discuss preventable injuries and illnesses
Educate patients and insure comprehension of their outpatient treatment plan
Medical knowledge
Develop the skills to evaluate an undifferentiated patient
Development of a differential diagnosis
Hierarchy based on the initial patient presentation and acuity
Be aware of worst-case diagnoses
Develop a diagnostic and management plan for the evaluation of the patient, based on differential diagnosis
Interpret the results of common diagnostic procedures and tests
Practice-based learning
Effectively use available information technology to solve patient care problems, improve knowledge base, and develop case presentations
Interpersonal and communication skills
Humanistic qualities
Effectively communicate with patients and family members
Show compassion and a nonjudgmental approach to all patients
Work in a collegial manner within a health care team
Presentation skills
Present cases in a complete, concise, and orderly pattern
Clearly delineate primary problems and management plan
Effectively communicate with consultants and admitting services
Complete documentation that is accurate, well organized, and appropriate for the level of care provided
Professionalism
Be conscientious, on time, and responsible
Exhibit honesty and integrity in patient care
Practice ethical decision making
Exercise accountability
Maintain a professional appearance
Be sensitive to culture issues (age, sex, culture, disability, etc.)
Work in a collegial manner with other members of the healthcare team
Practice self-directed learning (i.e. reading/learning outside of scheduled clinical duties)
System-based practice
Make appropriate referrals from the ED
Understand the role of emergency medicine in the community, including emergency medical services
Understand how access to care impacts patient care