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Clinical Cases & History

FAQ: Clinical Cases & History

Patient case write-ups and history-taking a resident documents as part of routine clinical work.

Frequently asked questions

How much detail should a case entry have?

Enough for a guide to follow the diagnostic reasoning — a brief history, key findings, the management plan and eventual outcome.

Are outpatient and inpatient cases logged the same way?

Yes, the same fields apply; the setting can be noted in the case summary.

Who's involved

Resident logs, Guide/HOD reviews and verifies

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