| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
After completing Chapter 40, you will be able to:
40.1 Briefly describe the medical specialties of internal medicine, pediatrics,
and obstetrics and gynecology. |
| | | 40.2 Describe the types of examinations and diagnostic tests performed in each
of these specialties and the medical assistant's role in them. |
| | | 40.3 List and describe some common diseases and
disorders seen in these medical specialties and
typical treatments for them. |
| | | 40.4 Explain the medical assistant's duties in assessing
for chronic fatigue syndrome. |
| | | 40.5 Identify common signs of domestic violence and
child abuse. |
| | | 40.6 Describe the medical assistant's responsibilities in
performing a scoliosis examination. |
| | | 40.7 Describe the medical assistant's role in assisting
with a cervical biopsy. |
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