questions about 2cs

[MrKhiladi]

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i have some q abouts step 2 cs
1) if we use pen can we print the note or does it have to be handwritten
2) for review of system can we write negative except for above( if we included the info in our hpi)
3)if o order the following:alt/ast,alk phosph, bilirubin levels, it that all 1 diagnostic order or considerd 3.same thing for if i order RF,ANA, C3,C4 levels?
4) Is FA really suffiecient enough to pass this exam
thanx

 

[MrKhiladi]

come on, someones gotta have an answer?

 

[Adam638]

1. Can't use a pen. Need to type it out.

2. Yes

3. Order as lab tests, then list them

4. Yes

 

[GuzzyRon]

i have some q abouts step 2 cs
1) if we use pen can we print the note or does it have to be handwritten
2) for review of system can we write negative except for above( if we included the info in our hpi)
3)if o order the following:alt/ast,alk phosph, bilirubin levels, it that all 1 diagnostic order or considerd 3.same thing for if i order RF,ANA, C3,C4 levels?
4) Is FA really suffiecient enough to pass this exam
thanx

1. Yes, you can use a pen if you're taking the exam before July (starting July, 2011 you have to type your responses on the computer - i.e. no more pens from July on)

2. Yes.

3. All those can be considered one test if you write them all on the same line but if you use separate lines, they count as 3 or 4 (depending on the number of lines you used; you only get 5 lines for the diagnostic workup).

4. FA is sufficient (if you've gone thru med school and passed your exams; more so if you've gone thru an accredited medical school in the US or Canada)

 

[MrKhiladi]

can i print or does it have to be handwritten.as well is point form ok or sentences for hpi?

 

[ACSurgeon]

can i print or does it have to be handwritten.as well is point form ok or sentences for hpi?

you should look at the usmle website. They have examples of HPI's in both bullet points and full sentence/paragraph form. Also, they have all the rules there.

You can type or handwrite until July. Starting July, everyone must type.

 

[MiniNMD]

can i print or does it have to be handwritten.as well is point form ok or sentences for hpi?

i think what he's asking is maybe not translating well - are you asking about print meaning block print vs. cursive handwriting?

i don't recall seeing anything saying you have to use one style of writing over the other, the only thing that matters is that it must be legible for the person reading it. personally i would just type the note, because it takes whether or not the handwriting is legible out of the equation and i think it's faster to type your note.

 

[MrKhiladi]

im not a fast typer therefore wanted to use pen. and yeh minimd i was referring to whether i can print or handwrite just in case my hanwriting is not legible, therfore i would prefer to print.