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Case Scenario
Who you are: You are an FY2 doctor in the Orthopedics Department.
Who the patient is: Mrs. Kimberly Pam, 82 years old, was admitted to the hospital 2 weeks ago after sustaining a fracture of the left leg. She was successfully treated and ready to be discharged home. She has gone for a physiotherapy session and was noticed to be unwell. The nurse has asked you to come and review her.
What you should do: Take focused history, do relevant examination
TIP Ask 'How are you feeling now?' to prompt discussion of vital signs and relevant physical findings