FCH 250.1 Integrated Clinical Clerkship in Family Medicine Class 2024

The annual physical examination  is distinct from the periodic health examination . The former is a standard battery of tests   irrespective of the patient’s age sex and health condition  - often required  by an institution -  whereas the latter is a more personalized  package of services.  It involves a meticulous history taking focused on the identification of both  risk  and protective factors , an assessment of the  patient’s risk in acquiring preventable diseases through a a cost effective selection of screening tests   as well as  a study of the patient’s immunization status. A tailored package of services  that includes lifestyle change recommendations,  periodic screening , vaccination  and the appropriate use of pharmacologic agents aimed at preventing complications or the onset of unwanted medical problems.

 

The periodic health exam may require more than one consultation . The students in this activity will only conduct the initial interview and make recommendations based on the data they gathered. The follow up care will be given by the faculty preceptor or the course coordinator or maybe referred to any UPHS consultant.

Symbols for Diseases are NOT fixed hence the need to create one and to put a LEGEND.

All other symbols are recognized internationally.