Objective:

To present a patient and discuss his/her disease state(s) and drug management in a manner that is clear, concise and interesting.

Parameters:

1. Delivery

   • should be well organized
   • should have good eye contact with audience
   • should be enthusiastic about the material presented
   • pace should be slow enough for understanding but quick enough to prevent inattention.
   • content is delivered completely within the time allotted.

2. Content

   • presentation of the patient should be concise and systematic
   • should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease state(s)
   • should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the drug management is able to explain differences
     between optimal therapy versus the actual course of treatment
   • presents information at a level suitable to the audience; easily adapts
   • presentation style or level to the audience present
   • handles questions easily

3. Handouts and Visual Aids

   • handouts should be organized and well referenced
   • overheads/ slides should be uncluttered, easily read and understood
   • use of the pointer/ board should be natural, not awkward