Practices independently cycle using collateral managing previously information, as needed. diagnosed and Performs and accurately undiagnosed patients. documents appropriate 3a. Provides the full comprehensive or symptom- focused physical spectrum of health care examinations on patients of services to include health all ages (including promotion, disease developmental and prevention, health behavioral screening, protection, anticipatory physical exam and mental guidance, counseling, health evaluations). Identifies health and disease management, psychosocial risk factors of palliative, and end-of-life patients of all ages and care. families in all stages of the family life cycle. 3b. Uses advanced health Identifies and plans assessment skills to interventions to promote differentiate between health with families at risk. normal, variations of Assesses the impact of an normal and abnormal acute and/or chronic illness findings. or common injuries on the family as a whole. 3c. Employs screening and Distinguishes between normal and abnormal diagnostic strategies in the change across the lifespan. development of diagnoses. Assesses decision-making ability and consults and 3d. Prescribes medications refers, appropriately. within scope of practice. Synthesizes data from a variety of sources to make 3e. Manages the clinical decisions regarding health/illness status of appropriate management, patients and families over consultation, or referral. time. Plans diagnostic strategies and makes appropriate use 4. Provides patient-centered of diagnostic tools for care recognizing cultural screening and prevention, diversity and the patient or with consideration of the costs, risks, and benefits to designee as a full partner in individuals. decision-making. Formulates comprehensive differential diagnoses. 4a. Works to establish a relationship with the patient characterized by Manages common acute and mutual respect, empathy, chronic physical and mental and collaboration. illnesses, including acute exacerbations and injuries 4b. Creates a climate of across the lifespan to patient- centered care to minimize the development of complications, and include confidentiality,
Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. 3a. Provides the full spectrum of health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling, disease management, palliative, and end-of-life care. 3b. Uses advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings. 3c. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses. 3d. Prescribes medications within scope of practice. 3e. Manages the health/illness status of patients and families over time. 4. Provides patient-centered care recognizing cultural diversity and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision-making. 4a. Works to establish a relationship with the patient characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration. 4b. Creates a climate of patient- centered care to include confidentiality, cycle using collateral information, as needed. Performs and accurately documents appropriate comprehensive or symptom- focused physical examinations on patients of all ages (including developmental and behavioral screening, physical exam and mental health evaluations). Identifies health and psychosocial risk factors of patients of all ages and families in all stages of the family life cycle. Identifies and plans interventions to promote health with families at risk. Assesses the impact of an acute and/or chronic illness or common injuries on the family as a whole. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal change across the lifespan. Assesses decision-making ability and consults and refers, appropriately. Synthesizes data from a variety of sources to make clinical decisions regarding appropriate management, consultation, or referral. Plans diagnostic strategies and makes appropriate use of diagnostic tools for screening and prevention, with consideration of the costs, risks, and benefits to individuals. Formulates comprehensive differential diagnoses. Manages common acute and chronic physical and mental illnesses, including acute exacerbations and injuries across the lifespan to minimize the development of complications, and
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