Propose a differential diagnosis for a surgical patient
Level
This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.
Other Details
For the follwing conditions:
General
Multi-system trauma patient
Urology
Scrotal lump/swelling
Vascular
Acutely ischaemic limb
Chronic limb ischaemia
?Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Endocrine and Breast
Breast lump
Neck lump/swelling
Gastrointestinal
Abdominal distension
Jaundice
GI haemorrhage
Acute surgical abdomen
Abdominal Pain (e.g. Right / left iliac fossa pain, Epigastric pain, Right / Left hypochondrial pain)
Flank pain
Groin lump
Change in bowel habit
Rectal bleeding
Anal pain
Dysphagia
The Differential Diagnosis should be:
- ♣ Based on analysis of information from history, examination and investigations
- ♣ Recognise important, life threatening conditions requiring immediate treatment
- ♣ Contribute to the formulation of a Management Plan
The Management Plan should:
- ♣ Be explicit
- ♣ Be focussed on the patient’s needs
- ♣ Set priorities
- ♣ Involve the patient
- ♣ Involve other members of the healthcare team
Sessions
This learning outcome is taught in the following sessions:
Assessment
This learning outcome is assessed in the following ways:
- MBBS Pt 6 (Yr 5)
