101 Biggest Mistakes 3rd Year Medical Students Make, And How To Avoid Them

, by Desai, Samir

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ISBN: 9780972556101 | 0972556109
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/1/2003

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Learn the secrets that set apart the successful from the average third year medical student.

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Preface

Part I: Commonly Made Mistakes Before the Rotation Starts

Not getting the `nitty-gritty' about the rotation from other medical students

(1)

Getting on the wrong team

(1)

Time off is not requested early

(1)

Not having the equipment to do the job

(2)

Not having the books you need

(1)

Forgetting that the clinical evaluation counts much more than the exam

(2)

Part II: Commonly Made Mistakes Early in the Rotation

Daydreaming during the clerkship orientation

(1)

Not knowing what needs to be done to get honors

(1)

Failing to make the most out of the first day of the rotation

(1)

Not meeting with the attending physician early in the rotation

(1)

Not meeting with the resident early in the rotation

(1)

Not meeting with the intern early in the rotation

(1)

Slacking off during the first few days of the rotation

(3)

Part III: Commonly Made Mistakes When Admitting Patients

Not understanding responsibilities when admitting patients

(1)

Patient is not seen alone

(1)

A thorough evaluation of the patient is not performed

(1)

Not meeting with the intern or resident before attending rounds

(1)

Not having the data you need to write the admit note

(1)

Not looking over the old chart

(1)

Not knowing how to write admit orders

(2)

Part IV: Commonly Made Mistakes Throughout the Rotation

Being unorganized

(2)

Not getting along with support or ancillary staff

(1)

Putting your foot in your mouth

(1)

Showing up other medical students

(1)

Not notifying the entire team when sick

(1)

Dressing unprofessionally

(1)

Eating during rounds

(2)

Part V: Commonly Made Mistakes With Residents and Interns

Not making a to-do list

(1)

Not prioritizing the tasks that need to be completed

(1)

Not being easily accessible

(1)

Calling it a day before it's okay

(1)

Not eliciting feedback from the resident and intern

(1)

Not volunteering for procedures

(1)

Not being a team player

(1)

Making the resident or intern look bad in front of the attending

(1)

Refusing to do scut

(1)

Telling lies

(2)

Part VI: Commonly Made Mistakes During Attending Rounds

Being late for attending rounds

(1)

Lack of enthusiasm

(1)

Not eliciting feedback from the attending physician

(2)

Not giving the attending physician your undivided attention

(1)

Not knowing how to present patients

(1)

Not being well read on your patient's problems

(1)

Feeling like you should have the answers to every question

(1)

Not paying attention to patients presented or discussed by other students or interns

(1)

Leaving attending rounds early to go to conference

(1)

Not asking questions

(1)

Not appreciating the pet peeves of the attending

(1)

Being unfamiliar with your attending physician's background

(2)

Part VII: Commonly Made Mistakes When Presenting Newly Admitted Patients

Not realizing the type of presentation the attending physician is looking for

(1)

Not rehearsing the oral patient presentation

(1)

Oral patient presentation has too little or too much detail

(1)

Presentation goes beyond the allotted time

(1)

Patient's chief complaint is not stated in the patient's own words

(1)

The history of present illness (HPI) is not presented in chronological order

(1)

The first sentence of the HPI does not include the necessary information

(1)

The HPI does not end properly

(1)

A complete medication list is not obtained

(1)

The dosage, route, or frequency of the medications is not known

(1)

The inpatient medications are included

(1)

Not knowing the reason the patient is taking the medication(s)

(1)

Not knowing the patient's allergies

(1)

Too much time is spent conveying the review of systems (ROS)

(1)

Too much time is spent conveying the physical exam

(1)

No comment is made about the patient's general appearance when reporting the physical exam findings

(1)

Vital signs are not taken by the medical student

(1)

Clinical significance of the physical exam findings is not known

(1)

Current lab test results are not known

(1)

Previous lab test results are not known

(1)

Not knowing what the abnormal lab test results mean

(1)

The EKG is not brought to attending rounds

(1)

Not knowing how to interpret the EKG

(1)

Not reviewing the EKG with the resident or intern

(1)

Medical student's EKG interpretation is not their own

(1)

The chest x-ray is not brought to attending rounds

(1)

Not knowing how to interpret the chest x-ray

(1)

Not reviewing the chest x-ray with the resident or intern

(1)

Not reviewing the chest x-ray or other imaging test with the radiologist

(1)

No assessment is made

(1)

The plan is not understood

(3)

Part VIII: Commonly Made Mistakes On Write-Ups

The write-up is not complete

(1)

The chief complaint is not expressed in the patient's own words

(1)

The history of present illness (HPI) is not presented chronologically

(1)

The first sentence of the HPI does not include the necessary information

(1)

The last sentence of the HPI is not worded properly

(1)

The past medical history (PMH) is not complete

(1)

The medication list does not include over-the-counter and herbal medications

(1)

Medical student does not describe the patient's allergies

(1)

The review of systems (ROS) is not thorough

(1)

The physical examination is not complete

(1)

There is no assessment before the plan

(1)

The write-up is not turned in on time

(1)

Suggestions made by the attending physician for future write-ups are not followed

(1)

Part IX: Commonly Made Mistakes When Giving a Talk

Not volunteering for a talk

(1)

Not knowing what you are speaking about

(1)

Not knowing when you are expected to give the talk

(1)

Not using the appropriate resources to prepare your talk

(1)

Forgetting to announce your topic

(1)

Forgetting what to say

(1)

Not projecting energy during the talk

(1)

Talk is too short or too long

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101 Biggest Mistakes 3rd Year Medical Students Make, And How To Avoid Them

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