Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Medical Engineering I

0-12-0 units · Graduate

Examines how physicians integrate history, physical, and laboratory data with pathophysiologic principles. Students participate in patient interviewing and physical examination to understand how physicians interact with patients. Teaches how to organize, synthesize, and communicate clinical information in both written and oral forms. Familiarizes students with the clinical decision-making process and broad economic, ethical, and sociological issues involved in patient care. Meets at West Roxbury VA Hospital. Restricted to HST MEMP students.