P467 Oral Surgery History Taking

About This Course

It is difficult to over stress the importance of a good history for every patient. In some cases, the history may provide the diagnosis while in the remainder it will give essential clues to the nature of the problem. On this the diagnosis is made and the treatment plan based. A full, clearly written record of the original consultation is essential to assess progress following treatment. Particularly is this true if a colleague should be called to see the patient in the practitioner's absence. The medico-legal importance of accurate records cannot be overemphasised.

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of how to use a comprehensive history, examination and consider investigations, to generate and rank a differential diagnosis using all relevant information as well as being able to recognise the medico-legal importance of accurate record keeping.

Objectives

• To understand how to take and record a comprehensive history to identify appropriate further investigations.
• To recognise the medico-legal importance of accurate record keeping.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be able to use a comprehensive history, examination and consider investigations, to generate and rank a differential diagnosis using all relevant information. You will be able to recognise the medico-legal importance of accurate record keeping.

GDC Development Outcomes