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Back pain - 1V17

PLAB 2 / UKMLAHaematologyHistory taking

Case Scenario

You are: FY2 Doctor in Acute Medical Unit

Patient: Dorothy Brisbane, 78-year-old woman presenting with worsening back pain

Task: Take a focused history and address the patient's concerns

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What this station tests

Taking a focused history, building a differential diagnosis and agreeing a management plan with the patient.

Data gathering: History, examination and assessment skills
Clinical management: Diagnosis, investigations and a safe plan
Interpersonal skills: Rapport, empathy and clear explanation

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