Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism — Transition to Discipline

TTD1 Assessing patients with a known endocrine condition

Key Features:
- This EPA focuses on the application of Internal Medicine competencies related to clinical assessment and management to the care of patients with a previously diagnosed endocrine condition.
- This includes taking an organized history, performing a targeted physical examination, and synthesizing findings to formulate an assessment of the patient.
- This EPA may be observed in any setting.

Assessment Plan:
Direct observation and/or case review by supervisor or Core or TTP resident
Use Form 1
Collect 4 observations of achievement
- At least 2 different observers

Form

F1: Observation

Milestones

• COM 1.2. Optimize the physical environment for patient comfort, dignity, privacy, engagement, and safety

• ME 2.2. Gather a relevant clinical history

• COM 2.1. Conduct the interview in a patient-centred manner

• ME 2.2. Perform a physical exam relevant to the presentation

• COM 2.3. Identify other sources of information (e.g., family, medical record) that may assist in the patient’s care

• ME 2.2. Synthesize patient information from the clinical assessment for the purpose of written or oral summary to a supervisor

• P 1.1. Behave in a professional manner

Context Variables

No context variables defined.

Requirements

• Collect 4 observations of achievement (minimum 4)
• At least 2 different observers (minimum 2)
  • Counted once per distinct Assessor