In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to use the findings of history & physical examination to make a diagnosis, order tests and generate a treatment plan for the surgical patient.

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: • Describe the RIME framework of medical student development. • Describe how to make a differential diagnosis using key features and medical knowledge. • List the common tests employed in surgical diagnosis, and explain their rational use. • Use the DAVID framework to make a treatment plan. • Describe how a consult note is written.

Running time 22:08