Clinical Assessment CA11

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLEGENERAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Code

CA11

Learning Outcome

  • Perform a proficient medical examination relevant to ophthalmic disease, including examination of the neck, skin and joints.
  • Understand the associations between systemic and ophthalmic diseases.
  • Understand the importance of your findings including knowing when a patient is ill and requires appropriate referral.

Assessment

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Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Completion of foundation years

Related Learning Outcomes

PM13 

Overview

  • Refine the general medical examination skills you developed during your foundation years, applying them to relevant ophthalmic diseases.
  • Request chaperones when appropriate.

Resources

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