Topic:
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Diagnostic Uncertianty in Headache Management
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Target Audience:
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Case Description:
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The case involves an encounter following an outpatient MRI in a 58 year old woman with a history of lung cancer on anti-coagulation. The patient suffers an adverse outcome if diagnostic imaging is not repeated in the emergency department.
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Simulator Details
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Age:
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58 |
Gender:
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Any |
Chief Complaint:
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Headache |
Diagnosis:
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intraparenchymal hemorrhage |
Setting:
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Initial encounter in the emergency department followed by either inpatient follow up or emergency department return visit. |
Equipment:
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High Fidelity Simulator. |
Actors:
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Hospitalist Consultant for admission if elected. |
Timeline:
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Yes
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Usage Details:
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This case is based on a real life encounter and the evolution that occurred in that setting. |
Evaluation Tool:
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Yes
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Case Designed For:
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Evaluation and Education |
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Keywords:
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Headache, MRI, CT scan, diagnostic uncertianty |
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