MPAS 5211 Medical Interviewing

2 SCH. This course will teach the PA student to conduct and document a focused and complete medical history. A series of lectures will define the rules, norms, and ethics governing the collection and documentation of medical information and describe the structure and function of the focused and complete medical history. Instruction will focus on developing professional rapport, collaboration, and communication skills among patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, while bringing awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and diverse patient populations. Learning activities and assessments may include, but are not limited to, lectures, small groups, patient simulations, objective structured clinical examinations, self-directed study, individual activities, and written examinations.
Offered Fall
Pass/No Pass