Case Details

Inpatient Gynecology

This case incorporates the following Milestones: GY 1c: Gynecology Technical Skills: Endoscopy (Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Cystoscopy)

GY 2: Peri-operative Care

GY 3: Abdominal/Pelvic Pain (Acute and Chronic)

Demonstrates a basic understanding of patients presenting with abdominal/pelvic pain regarding 1) risk factors; 2) signs and symptoms

GY 7: First Trimester Bleeding

Demonstrates basic understanding of normal early pregnancy development, including implantation, early embryology, and placental development

SB 1: Patient Safety and Systems Approach to Medical Errors: Participate in identifying system errors and implementing potential systems solutions

Recognize limitations and failures of a team approach (e.g. hand-offs, miscommunication) in health care as the leading cause of preventable patient harm

PB 1: Self-directed Learning/Critical Appraisal of Medical Literature

IC 2: Communication with Physicians and Other Health Professionals and Teamwork

Understands the importance of relationship development, information gathering and sharing and teamwork

This case incorporates the following Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs):

EPA 1: Gather a history and perform a physical examination
EPA 2: Prioritize a differential diagnosis following a clinical encounter
EPA 3: Recommend and interpret common diagnostic and screening tests
EPA 7: Form clinical questions and retrieve evidence to advance patient care
EPA 13: Identify system failures and contribute to a culture of safety and improvement

Basic Clinical Skills:

This case incorporates the following Basic Clinical Skills (BCS) checklists:

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