DETAILS

A female adult patient visits the doctor's office with persistent abdominal pain that worsens after eating. She also reports nausea and recent headaches. The doctor must assess these symptoms, examine her for abnormalities, and consider possible underlying causes, such as dehydration or appendicitis, before deciding on further diagnostic steps and potential changes in her diet.

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LEARNING GOALS

In this lesson, you'll learn how to conduct an initial consultation at a general practitioner's office. You'll practice engaging in a conversation where you assess the patient's symptoms and gather important medical information. This includes using medical terminology to describe the body parts and understanding how to ask detailed questions to diagnose the problem.