PAS 7800 CLINICAL INTEGRATION (2)

Learners will integrate medical knowledge and clinical skills—including history taking, medical interviewing, and physical examination—to generate a written differential diagnosis and develop a patient-centered treatment plan, strengthening their clinical reasoning and problem-solving abil ities. The course includes training in counseling and patient education techniques that are tailored to individual patient needs, promoting adherence to the treatment plan. Learners will develop communication and motivational interviewing skills to support patients in making informed decisions and adopting healthier behaviors to prevent disease. Emphasis is placed on effective patient and family education, with attention to developing coping skills and evaluating factors influencing health outcomes, such as social and environmental considerations.