History Taking (Phase One: Initiating the session)

Initiating the Session: This video clip illustrates the beginning of the clinical interview. The objectives of this phase include establishing initial rapport with the patient and identifying the reason for the consultation.

Thyroid Examination

This procedural skills video shows a thyroid gland examination being undertaken by Dr Michelle Downie from St George's, University of London. The content of this video is licensed by the Creative Commons and anyone is free to use this video for educational, personal, and non-commercial purposes only.

History Taking (Phase Two: Gathering Information)

Communication Skills On-Line is part of Clinical Skills Online and was created to provide an example of a consultation demonstrating some of the objectives and skills included in the Calgary-Cambridge Guide (Silverman J, Kurtz S, Draper J. Skills for Communicating with Patients. 2005. Radcliffe Medical Press: Oxford). The video clips illustrate the different phases of a clinical interview. This consultation takes place in a hospital outpatient clinic. Exploring the patient's problems: This video clip illustrates the first part of the clinical history as the doctor gathers information and explores the patient's problems and the impact on his life.

Basic cardiovascular examination

Basic cardiovascular examination of a male patient. Includes visual and physical assessment of the patient.

Abdominal Examination

This procedural skills video shows a basic abdominal examination being undertaken by Dr Michelle Downie from St George's, University of London. The content of this video is licensed by the Creative Commons and anyone is free to use this video for educational, personal, and non-commercial purposes only.

Taking a Sexual History

Sexual activity is a health behaviour and therefore it is important that doctors are able to gather information about sex confidently and competently. In this consultation, the patient presents to his GP with a worry that he may have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. It is important for the GP to enquire about the patient's risk factors in a sensitive and non-judgmental way. The GP needs to gather information about the patient's sexual activity and work with the patient to negotiate a plan.

Florian (eViP Virtual Patient)

This is a story of a Virtual Patient called Florian. He is a baby born prematurely at 34 weeks gestation and you are responsible for his management at delivery and beyond as you progress through the case. Your decisions will determine the outcome and you will need to make a diagnosis and decide on management including ventilation of the baby and associated complications.