Objective:

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

Delivery

Parameters:

• 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.

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

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