Category: EPA-1

EPA 1C: Pathology Biopsy Interpretation (Oral Mucosal/Osseous Disorders)

Pathology Biopsy Interpretation (Oral Mucosal/Osseous Disorders)
Meets Expectations of the Graduate
Progressing
Below Expectations
Critical Error
Medical and Dental History Presents thorough medical and dental history including history of present illness, past procedures, medications, and allergies Has difficulty describing the relationship between each specific disease and its appropriate medication(s) Cannot define the relationship between each specific disease and its appropriate medication(s) Cannot present the medical and dental history of the patient
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Uses correct terminology for signs and symptoms with radiographs as needed Uses correct terminology for some but not all signs and symptoms Incorrectly uses terminology that would not result in negative impact on patient care Incorrectly uses terminology that could result in negative impact on patient care
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Includes three logical diagnoses based on the data above Include two logical diagnoses based on the data above Includes one logical diagnosis based on the data above Unable to include any logical diagnoses based on the data above
HISTOPATHOLOGY Can identify any structure described in the pathology report Can identify most structures described in the pathology report Can identify some structures described in the pathology report Cannot identify any structure described in the pathology report
DIAGNOSIS Relate the final diagnosis to clinical and microscopic findings Knows most of the features of the diagnosis Knows some of the features of the diagnosis Cannot relate the final diagnosis to clinical and microscopic findings
COMMUNICATE DIAGNOSIS TO PATIENT/CAREGIVER Presents diagnosis using person-centered communication- empathy, brevity, clarity (EBC), and non-technical/education appropriate language Presents diagnosis using most communication skills that demonstrate person-centered careshows two out of three EBC’s, and appropriate language to promote understanding Presents diagnosis with minimal use of communication skills that demonstrate person-centered careshows one out of three EBC’s Conveys incorrect information or presents diagnosis in an insensitive manner, or uses language above the educational level of the patient
Management Strategies Describes the correct definitive treatment, follow up, and/or referral/consultation Leaves out one element of the correct definitive treatment, follow up, and/or referral/consultation Leaves out two elements of the correct definitive treatment, follow up, and/or referral/consultation Describes the incorrect definitive treatment, follow up, and/or referral/consultation