Outcome 3.8.1: Examine the system/s relevant to patient’s medical/surgical complaint, elicit physical signs and integrate the physical findings in relation to the history and likely underlying pathophysiology of the patient’s illness.

Outcome 3.8.2: Develop competency in basic procedures for patients presenting with conditions managed in a hospital setting.

Outcome 3.8.3: Recognise the appropriate indications for undertaking a diagnostic test, and interpret common diagnostic test results undertaken in the hospital setting.

Outcome 3.8.4: Outline the management options for medical/surgical conditions commonly presenting in hospital settings, including pharmacological and surgical treatments.

Outcome 3.8.5: Explain and elicit informed consent for investigations, surgical and interventional medical and pharmacological therapies.

Outcome 3.8.6: Discuss palliative strategies in end-of-life care for the patient, including avoidance of unnecessary tests and invasive treatments, instituting pain relief, and counselling.

Outcome 3.8.7: Formulate a management plan for the patient’s major problems in the short, medium and long term, integrating aspects of acute and chronic disease management, and recognise the value of palliative strategies in end-of-life care for the patient.