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R3 Year - Family Practice
Service Curriculum
Medical
Knowledge
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| Renal
failure |
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Metabolic
disorders
1. Acid-base
2. Electrolyte abnormalities
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Cardiovascular
conditions
1. Myocardial infarction, with and
without
complication
2. Dysrhythmias
3. Hypertensive urgency/emergency
4. Heart failure
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Endocrine
conditions
1. DKA
2. Thyroid storm
3. Hyperosmolar nonketotic acidosis
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Hematologic
1. Coagulopathies
2. Transfusion therapy/reactions |
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Gastrointestinal
1. Acute abdomen
2. Gastrointestinal bleeding
3. Hepatic failure
4. Pancreatitis
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Pulmonary
1. Respiratory failure
2. A R D S
3. Pulminary embolism
4. Pneumonia
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Neurological
1. Meningitis and Encephalitis
2. Brain and spinal cord trauma
and
disease
3. Cerebral vascular accidents
4. Analgesia and sedation
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Multisystem
1. Sepsis
2. Shock
3. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
4. Multisystem organ failure
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Prophylaxis
1. Against GI bleeding
2. Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
3. Nosocomial infections
4. Decubitus ulcers
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End
of life
1. Withholding and withdrawal of
life
support
2. Prouncement of death
3. Organ donation
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Patient Care
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ACLS
protocol and procedures
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ATLS
as needed |
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Cardioversion—electrical
and
chemical |
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Ventilator
management |
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Catheter
placement
1. Arterial line
2. Central venous access via jugular,
subclavian,
and femoral vein |
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Diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures
1. Aterial blood gas
2. Lumbar puncture
3. Thoracentesis
4. Arthrocentesis
5. Paracentesis |
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Management
of patient monitoring
information
and technology |
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External
temporary pacemaker
application |
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Glascow
Coma Scale assessment
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Appropriate
communication with
patients
and family members |
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Interpersonal and Communications Skills
Demonstrate clear communication with patient regarding their medical
issues in a culturally sensitive manner
Demonstrate team oriented communication and foster working
relationships with other member of the care team or specialist colleagues
Professionalism
Demonstrate a high degree of professional responsibility in managing
patients with Family Medicine Service-related problems by referral coordination, direct management
and follow up.
Demonstrate professional demeanor, attire and appearance in all
settings.
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An
ability to balance working quickly and effectively in acute critical care
situations as well as maintaining vigilant care oversight of patients
needing longer term care in the critical care unit.
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Recognition
of the importance of appropriate subspecialist physician consultation in
the care of the critically ill adult. |
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The
capacity to communicate
effectively
and work well with all
members
of the health care team.
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Compassionate
sensitivity to and
appropriate
support of the needs of the family members of the critically ill adult
while communicating effectively
with
them. |
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Practice-Based Learning
Assess the practice models on this rotations for evidence of
practice-based learning and identify opportunities that would be appropriate for
the this medical area.
Identify a learning opportunity within your clinic practice that
could be studied to improve the care for patient with
Family Medicine Service-related
problems.
Systems-Based Practice
Learn how to access the appropriate services for patients with
Family Medicine Service-related
problems and the impact of utilization management for these patients.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of the PCP in the immediate
and after-care of patients with
Family Medicine Service-related diagnoses.
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