Health OER - Surgery : Components of the History in Surgery
Channel: OER Africa
Date: 23/11/2011

"This video ""Clinical Examinations in Surgery: Components of the History in Surgery"" is part of a multimedia-based module by Dr Nii Armah Adu-Aryee, Prof E Q Acheampong, Prof E D Yeboah, Mr. Baako, Dr Michael Segbefia, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, and Chris Andrew Yebuah. The module is part of a series designed for medical students to assist in preparation for clinical examinations in surgery. This module, the first of seven in the series, explores the basic guidelines for surgery and the components history taking.

The basic guidelines for surgery are similar to internal medicine. The disease profile, however, may vary. The basic process is:

   1. History
   2. Physical Examination
   3. Integration of information

Any medical information in this material is intended to inform and educate and is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Please speak to your physician if you have questions about your medical condition.

Viewer discretion is advised: Some medical content is graphic and may not be suitable for all viewers.

The complete learning module is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://www.oerafrica.org/healthoer/Home/FindOER/ResourceResults/tabid/1864/mctl/Details/id/38839/Default.aspx

This is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/. (C) 2010-11 University of Ghana Medical School"
Any medical information in this material is intended to inform and educate and is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Please speak to your physician if you have questions about your medical condition.