Preparing for Session 1
| Global: | UNE myLearn |
| Site: | Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience |
| Book: | Preparing for Session 1 |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 4:21 PM |
Specific learning objectives
Students should:
- List important differential diagnosis on a patient experiencing lower back pain
- Discuss red flags for serious causes of back pain
- Gauge current health status of patient by performing a focused but thorough examination.
Skills mastered
Students should:
- Demonstrate the skills of neurological examination
- Demonstrate the skills of musculoskeletal spine examination
- Demonstrate interpretation of spinal imaging.
Guiding questions
To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:
- What are the causes of lower back pain?
- What are important red flags to elicit in the assessment of lower back pain?