Learning Objectives for the Cheryl Donnally Case

Clinical Problem Solving:

Identify the problems identified by patient (the "chief complaint") as well as all
other problems related to the case.
Basic and Clinical Sciences

Explain basic composition and function of bone as a tissue.
Define ossification and identify the two major types of osseous tissue in long
bones.
Identify the cell types needed in bone formation, maintenance, remodeling, and
healing; and describe the mechanisms that underlie these functions.
Identify possible causes of pathologic fractures.
Identify the conditions that may lead to osteoporosis, and
identify the determinants of peak bone mass and bone loss
Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Developmental Issues

Describe the biopsychosocial model and its role in diagnosis and treatment.
Define the sick role and its importance to patient care. Include the definition of
illness vs. wellness and its impact on the decision to seek medical care.
Informatics
Apply basic informatics principles to consumer information on the Internet
Reading the Literature
Describe several different study designs
Apply the terms methods, assignment and assessment





Learning Objectives for the James Marshall Case
Clinical Problem Solving
Identify the problems identified by patient (the "chief complaint") as well as all
other problems related to the case.
Practice using a differential diagnosis for James Marshalls problems.
Describe the assessment of childhood development (physical, mental) and the role
of early intervention.
Basic and Clinical Sciences
(These Will Not Be Tested as Part of PCL)
Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease: genetic basis, hemoglobin
synthesis and function, disorder of hemoglobin S.
Recognize the clinical manifestations of sickle cell disease.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the spleen.
Describe the rationale for penicillin prophylaxis for children with sickle cell
disease.
Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Developmental Issues

Discuss how cultural differences between a physician and patient can affect
medical treatment.
Recognize the impact of serious illness on a childs development.
Describe the nature of medical care for individuals suffering from chronic disease,
and the role of the community in the delivery of health care to indigent
individuals.
Informatics
Use databases to find information on contextual/psychosocial issues.

Reading the Literature
List the limitations of a case-control study

Learning Objectives for the Cherise Wilson/Albert Rachman Case
Clinical Problem Solving

Discuss the benefits and harms of therapeutic interventions such as urgent
thrombolytic therapy for stroke.

Basic and Clinical Sciences

Identify the basic pathophysiology and pathology of cerebrovascular accidents.
Recognize the anatomy of the cerebral vascular supply and the consequences of
middle cerebral artery occlusion vs. other major cerebral vascular arterial
distributions.
List aspects of the diagnosis and clinical management of stroke.

Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Developmental Issues

Identify the role of depression and disability in a patient recovering from stroke.
Recognize the impact of disability on the patient, family, and employer.
Identify basic developmental issues related to a 49 year old perimenopausal
woman, particularly one with a disabling medical condition.
Recognize the unique issues facing an African American woman in the United
States and the relationship between ethnicity and risk for vascular disease.

Informatics

Identify information from medical databases relating to contextual issues.