Acromegaly
Consultations Search Acromegaly – PACES AID Acromegaly In Station 5 you may be asked to assess a patient with snoring, headaches, change in appearance, or newly diagnosed diabetes with hypertension. Station Instructions: This 40-year-old man has been referred by his GP with a history of worsening snoring and daytime sleepiness. Please assess him. Alternative presentations: […]
Diabetic Retinopathy
Consultations Search Diabetic Retinopathy – PACES AID Diabetic Retinopathy In Station 5 you may be asked to assess a diabetic patient who has concerns about their vision. Station Instructions: This 52-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has noticed that his vision has become blurred and is worried about going blind. Please assess him. 1. Key […]
Ptosis
Consultations Search Ptosis – PACES AID Ptosis In Station 5 you may be asked to assess a patient presenting with eyelid drooping, double vision, or limb weakness. Station Instructions: Please assess this patient who has noticed drooping of their eyelid and double vision. 1. Key History-Taking Points Timing & Character Onset: since when, sudden vs […]
Marfans Syndrome
Consultations Search Marfan’s Syndrome – PACES AID Marfan’s Syndrome In Station 5 you may be asked to assess a patient presenting with chest pain, breathlessness, or visual disturbance. Station Instructions: Please assess this tall patient who has presented with chest pain and breathlessness. 1. Key History-Taking Points Cardiovascular Symptoms Chest pain: onset, character, radiation — […]
Bell’s Palsy
Consultations Search Bell’s Palsy – PACES AID Bell’s Palsy In Station 5 you may be asked to assess a patient presenting with a facial droop. Station Instructions: Please assess this patient who has developed a sudden facial droop. 1. Key History-Taking Points Timing & Character Onset: since when, sudden vs gradual onset, progression Laterality: one […]
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Consultations Search ← Back to Consultations Pyoderma Gangrenosum Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, painful, neutrophilic dermatosis causing rapidly enlarging necrotic ulcers, most commonly on the legs, and is a diagnosis of exclusion frequently associated with systemic disease. Station Instructions: Please assess this 55-year-old man with a non-healing leg ulcer on his left shin. […]
Collapse
Consultations Search Collapse Collapse History HPC:– Onset – when did collapse occur? What were you doing at the time?– Previous episodes – has this ever happened before?– Do you remember falling? Did you lose your consciousness? For how long?– Was the episode witnessed? Did they mention on specific jerky movements during fall in limbs or […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Consultations Search Rheumatoid Arthritis – PACES AID Rheumatoid Arthritis In Station 5 you may be asked to assess a patient presenting with joint pain and swelling. Station Instructions: Please assess this patient who has presented with joint pain. 1. Key History-Taking Points Timing, Onset & Pattern of Joint Involvement Onset: sudden vs gradual, since when, […]
Consultations
Consultations Search Consultations Consultations History Taking History: – PC – “What is the reason of your visit today?’’– ICE – “What is your primary concern? What are you most worried about?” What do you think might becausing the symptoms?” Summarize and Check – “So that is abdominal pain and vomiting, anything else?” Hiddenagenda? – HPC […]
