Clinical Diagnosis 1

This unit includes the aims, structure, and logic of a diagnostic interview, ethical, interpersonal and cultural issues, the rationale and procedures of relevant physical examinations, the contemporary application and terminology in various laboratory tests and other diagnosis method and the methods of recording patient information. Issues relating to cultural awareness, difference and relevance of WM and CM diagnosis method, communication and referral based on an understanding of underlying pathology will be emphasised.

1. Explain the fundamental theories, principles, processes, technique, equipment, and issues of clinical diagnosis;
2. Describe appropriately a sequenced and problem-focused interview with proficient skills and case recording in a professional, accurate, legible, secure, ethical and accessible way, and in accord with guidelines issued by the CMBA. Interpret and analyse the information gathered during interview and physical examination, integrate knowledge and skills in diagnosis and differential diagnosis for decision making.
3. Identify and assess the commonly used laboratory tests and the purpose of these, distinguish between normal and abnormal values for commonly ordered tests, explain the relationship between abnormal laboratory test results and the diagnosis of various diseases, and explain how the results of laboratory tests can influence CM diagnosis and treatment; Apply appropriate descriptive terminology when referring to the findings of ECG and imaging procedures, and the clinical indications for requesting specialized procedures such as ECG, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine studies
4. Describe the differences and similarities of diagnostic skills and tools between Western medicine and Chinese medicine, and the roles of Western medicine diagnosis in Chinese medicine practice; Describe the roles of cultural and interpersonal factors in healthcare, the rationale and need for referral in certain conditions

Assessment 2: Practical Test (25%)

Assessment 3: Final Examination (50%)

Jarvis, C. (2016). Physical examination & health assessment (7th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Saunders.

Llewelyn H., Ang H. A., Lewis K., & Al-Abdullah As. (2014). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis (3rd ed.). New York : Oxford University Press.

Talley, N. J. (2010). Clinical examination: A systematic guide to physical diagnosis (6th ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W. : Elsevier Australia, 2010.