MED INF 402-0 OR MED INF 402-DL
( Track ) Introduction to Clinical Thinking
This course provides an introduction to the clinical environment throughout the health center. It is designed for students not previously involved in clinical medicine and those trained in medicine outside the United States. The course features problem-based learning and traditional medical informatics task domains and covers medical terminology and basic pathophysiology. Topics include the clinical setting, eliciting information from patients, synthesizing the history and physical examination, establishing diagnosis, treatment planning, integrating evidence-based medicine, and using an intelligent medical record in a complex environment. Technologist-track course for students with little clinical experience. Recommended before attempting core course work beyond MED INF 403.
