Tim is a 4-year-old with low-grade fever and a painful left ear. Your physical examination is within normal limits but limited by cerumen obstruction of the ear canal, so you cannot assess his tympanic...
Thomas is a 32-year-old man who has previously switched from regular soda to diet drinks, believing this will help him lose weight. Recently, he read an article online suggesting that non-caloric sweeteners...
Arnold, a 67-year-old man, had an ileosteomy performed a little over 2 years ago. He had not encountered any difficulty in management of the ileostomy until today, when it became prolapsed. He has tried...
Jaime is a 15-year-old girl who is losing interest in activities and suffering from insomnia. Her mother brings her for a check-up and asks if there are any dietary changes they can start with before...
Thomas is a 43-year-old man of healthy weight and body mass index. Despite his health, he expresses concern about diabetes, as the disease is common in his family.
Researchers studied the use of a telehealth model for the care and self-management of patients with diabetes. Is a telehealth model something you would consider using in your practice?
Alfredo is a 37-year-old who comes to the emergency department complaining of renal colic. Note: Alfredo is a “frequent flyer” in the emergency department and many staff members know him by name.
Joseph is a 34-year-old overweight man with elevated cholesterol levels. He has not yet started taking a statin, and tells you that he would prefer any lifestyle modifications you could suggest to help...
Jonathan is a 32-year-old man with a BMI of 20 but with an elevated waist-to-hip ratio of .90. Despite his waist-to-hip ratio, at his latest appointment he asks you if it is necessary for him to continue...
Jenny is a healthy 26-year-old woman. At her most recent check up, Jenny mentions that she has been experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and is curious if there are any lifestyle modifications...
