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undifferentiated symptoms in a rural setting
2022.1 Case 2A & 2B Cases 2A and 2B, two 3-year-old girls presented with undifferentiated symptoms in a rural setting, with a significant backdrop of social issues, including parental relationship disharmony. These cases assessed the candidates’ ability to approach undifferentiated pediatric symptoms systematically, develop a broad differential diagnosis, manage emergency…
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end-of-life care in a rural setting
2023.1 6A and 6B involved a patient with diarrhoea and worsening diabetes control, later progressing to the management of malignancies and palliative care in a rural setting. These cases tested candidates’ ability to synthesize clinical information, develop differential diagnoses, manage complex conditions, and navigate the unique challenges of rural healthcare,…
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Child in out-of-home care
2023.1 Cases 1A and 1B cases involve conducting child health checks within an Aboriginal medical service environment, focusing on children in out-of-home care. Case 1A dealt with a kinship care scenario, while Case 1B focused on a foster care situation. Both cases required a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, considering…
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allergy and rural
2023.2 4A case involves the mother of an 11-month-old boy who presents with concerns following her son’s recent diagnosis of an egg allergy, managed in a rural setting. The encounter focuses on understanding the mother’s concerns, managing the child’s allergy and anaphylaxis risk, and addressing the challenges posed by the…
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Rural Patient with Multiple Health Issues
2024.1 Case 6B Care Priorities Discovery of Pancreatic Mass Follow-up Plans Considerations for Rural Setting Consideration Description Solutions Access to Healthcare Services Limited availability of specialists, fewer healthcare facilities, and potential referral delays. Utilize telehealth for specialist consultations, enhance local primary care networks, and coordinate mobile health units to reach…