Professionalism
Chapter 4 Professionalism Maria C. Dycoco, MD, FAAP The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children. Dietrich Bonhoeffer There is an unwritten contract…
How to Study This Book
Chapter 1 How to Study This Book Maureen C. McMahon, MD , Glenn R. Stryjewski, MD, MPH , Barry D. Mann, MD, FACS How does one define a good pediatrician?…
History and Physical Examination
Chapter 10 History and Physical Examination Matthew J. Kapklein, MD, MPH Introduction A chapter on history and physical examination (H&P) in a medical text is a bit like a chapter…
Competency Self-Assessment Form
Appendix 2 Competency Self-Assessment Form Pediatrics Competency Self-Assessment Form: Pediatrics Patient Summary: Dx: Patient Care Was I complete in my history and physical examination? Was my clinical reasoning appropriate and…
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Chapter 5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills Kathleen Senn, MD The intimate and very human relationship that a doctor and patient share may be the greatest privilege awarded a physician. To…
Systems-Based Practice
Chapter 7 Systems-Based Practice Tara Andersen, DO , Denise Bratcher, DO Very few doctors understand what is happening to the health care system in which they practice, why the system…
Oral Presentations
Chapter 12 Oral Presentations Matthew J. Kapklein, MD, MPH Oral presentations take a myriad of forms and occur in multiple settings. What follows is a sample of presentation types and…
