Respirology

Contact person:

Dr. Syed Anees

The Experience:

The ambulatory experience during the respirology rotation is designed to instruct residents in the approach to the pulmonary outpatient, including the integration of the history, physical examination, imaging, laboratory and pulmonary function data, and the subsequent synthesis of a coherent plan. The focus of patient care is on both the careful and complete evaluation of new respiratory complaints as well as appropriate and efficient follow-up of chronic conditions. The residents see new and established patients in our clinics.


Rotation Goals:

  1. To evaluate, diagnose   and manage patients with a variety of pulmonary illnesses.

  2. To assume patient care responsibilities for patients with pulmonary diseases seen during the rotation.

 

Core competencies during the rotation:

  • Ability to obtain a comprehensive and accurate history of present illness for a variety of pulmonary disease presentations. Acquire relevant history to the patient on long term mechanical ventilation.
  • Demonstrate physical examination skills, specific to the respiratory system including examination of the upper airway, neck, chest, abdomen and extremities. 
  • Order radiographic tests related to pulmonary diseases including chest roentgenograms, computed axial tomography scans, ventilation/perfusion studies and pulmonary angiograms to provide a therapeutic plan for the patient.

  • Apply the skills listed above to provide a clear, concise and legible consultation note and/or dictation, which directly answers the question asked by the primary care provider. 
  • Demonstrate effective communication through the informed consent process for minor procedures.
  • Demonstrate caring and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients
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  • Gather essential and accurate information from patients.
  • Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
  • Develop and carry out patient management plans in association with the supervising physician.
  • Counsel and educate patients and their families
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  • Use information technology to support patient care decisions and patient education 
  • Demonstrate competency in all medical and invasive procedures performed on this rotation 
  • Demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of health care professionals to provide patient- focused care.

During the rotation, the residents will be able to:

  1. 
       Demonstrate an ability to interject a discussion of recent readings relevant to patients seen in clinic or during rounds. 

  2.        Develop familiarity with seminal literature covering topics in pulmonary medicine, especially those extant in patients on the pulmonary clinic

  3.        Read appropriate chapters in a Pulmonary Medicine text or electronic resource.