Preparing for Session 1
| Global: | UNE myLearn |
| Site: | Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience |
| Book: | Preparing for Session 1 |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Saturday, 13 December 2025, 3:09 PM |
Specific learning objectives
Students should:
- List important differential diagnosis on a patient experiencing lower urinary tract symptoms
- Discuss the differences in benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer in terms of location in prostate and features on DRE
- Gauge current health status of patient by performing a focused but thorough examination.
Skills mastered
Students should:
- Demonstrate the skills of abdominal examination
- Demonstrate the skills of interpreting per rectal examination findings.
Guiding questions
To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:
- What are causes of bladder outlet obstruction/lower urinary tract symptoms?
- What are the differences in anatomy between prostate cancer and BPH?