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PCP:2018 5 1:maravilla
PCP:2018 5 1:maravilla
Conference: 4th Post Graduate Course WAYZ For the Interninst: Navigating Towards Medical Internist
(Pre-employement Medical Clearances: A Cardiologist’s Perspective, A Nephrologist’s
Perspective, A Gastroenterologist’s Perspective, An Infectious Disease Specialist’s Perspective)
Objective
To determine whether an individual is fit to perform a job without risk to self and others according to physiologic
and psychological capacities
1. Cardiologist’s perspective:
Cardiovascular examination components include Medical History (e.g., past illnesses/chronic diseases,
symptoms checklist), Occupational history
Occupational History is important due to exposures to certain substances since they can cause
2. Nephrologist’s perspective