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TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL/ ST. MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS OF PHARMACY SERVICES

HIV SPECIALTY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

CASE PRESENTATION

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