Review of Systems: Gastrointestinal, Hepatic/Biliary, Urogenital

Presented by Michael Fink

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NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.

This course review will offer a comprehensive look at common non-musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and urogenital systems. 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…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Gastrointestinal

1. Gastrointestinal

Identify common non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Gastrointestinal system. Highlight select risk factors, interview questions, and physical exam findings to aid in differentially diagnosing Gastrointestinal disorders from musculoskeletal pathology. Master common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within the Gastrointestinal system. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.

Hepatic and Biliary

2. Hepatic and Biliary

Identify common non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Hepatic and Biliary systems. Highlight select risk factors, interview questions, and physical exam findings to aid in differentially diagnosing Hepatic and Biliary disorders from musculoskeletal pathology. Master common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within each system. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.

Urogenital

3. Urogenital

Identify common non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Urogenital system. Highlight select risk factors, interview questions, and physical exam findings to aid in differentially diagnosing Urogenital disorders from musculoskeletal pathology. Master common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within the Urogenital system. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.