Review of Systems: Endocrine, Metabolic, Immunologic and Cancer
Presented by Michael Fink
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This course will offer a comprehensive look at common non-musculoskeletal pathologies. It will introduce evidence and procedures integral to making sound judgments as it relates to medical screening and differential diagnosis within the patient/client management model. It will describe how medical, orthopedic, and neurological problems may be interrelated thus making differential diagnosis of neuromusculoskeletal signs and symptoms difficult. The intent of this course is not to train participants to make a medical diagnosis but rather to be able to recognize when physical therapy is indicated, contraindicated, and when a referral to other health care personnel is needed. Medical Screening and differential diagnosis are essential components in autonomous practice and is within the scope of the physical therapy profession. Possessing good clinical evaluative skills is a critical part of the process for effective differential diagnosis and subsequent management of the “treat versus refer” dilemma.
* This course was previously included in a larger 2-course Medical Screening series on MedBridge. If you have taken one of these two courses previously, the material has already been covered.
Meet your instructor
Michael Fink
Dr. Michael Fink is a former Air Force physical therapist that is dual board-certified in Orthopedics and Sports. He is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of PT at Lebanon Valley College, national lecturer, published researcher, and winner of numerous PT awards. Dr. Fink teaches differential diagnosis, manual…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Endocrine and Metabolic
Identify common non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Endocrine and Metabolic systems. Define common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within each system. Highlight select CPRs, risk factors, interview questions, and associated diagnostic accuracy statistics to aid in differentially diagnosing Endocrine and Metabolic disorders from musculoskeletal pathology. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.
2. Immunologic
Identify common non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Immunologic system. Define common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within the Immunologic system. Highlight select predictor variables, risk factors, and physical exam findings to aid in differentially diagnosing Immunologic disorders from musculoskeletal pathology. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.
3. Cancer
Identify common non-musculoskeletal pathology in Cancer. Define common signs & symptoms of Cancer. Highlight select predictor variables, risk factors, and physical exam findings to aid in differentially diagnosing Cancer from musculoskeletal pathology. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.