Oral presentation (H&P)
Formal Definition
A structured verbal summary of a patient including HPI, ROS, PMH, medications, exam, labs, imaging, assessment, and plan.
How It's Used on the Ward
"Present the patient" or "Give me the story" - deliver your oral presentation.
Example
""This is a 55-year-old woman with a history of HTN and DM2 who presents with 3 days of progressive dyspnea on exertion and bilateral lower extremity edema...""
Clinical Context
The oral presentation is THE core clinical skill of medical school. You'll practice it hundreds of times. Attendings judge you primarily on this.
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