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**[[file:Communication Skills CDM Exam Objectives.docx]]CDM: August 22, 2011 - May 18, 2012**
Interviewing & Physical Examinations

Medical Ethics

Clinical Reasoning











































__**Exam Study Guides**__
I went through the objectives for the communication skills portion of CDM and compiled a list of answers. They might not look too detailed but a lot of it seems like common sense.

Here are the Ethics objectives from the presentations. Some of the presentations didn't have objectives, so I just made summaries of the power points.

This is the CDM Exam Review from 10/21/2011 that the Ethics club presented.


 * And** for the extroverts trying to incorporate medical acronyms and logical thought process into your everyday life... some v**ariations on the CAGE and VINDICATED acronyms to make them applicable to more than just CDM.**

‎"CAGE" questions to screen/test for IAD (internet addictino disorder). C- Do you find yourself CRAVING social network sites and random videos (such as those on youtube, college humor, the onion...). A- Do you get ANNOYED at people who do not take their online profiles seriously (Like OMG post a profile pic) G- How about GUILT for not updating your status everytime you you get a new _ (insert object, clothes, hair styles, friend, pet...) E- Have you ever had an EYE OPENER where internet loss for a day/hour/minute caused you to react violently (like... really violently)
 * Note test has been found (by some random accreditation process) to be both specific and sensitive to nearly 100% in the cases where the subject considered the answer yes to appropriate response to any one of the categories.

‎ The VINDICATED method for diagnosing automobile problems: Valves – gaskets, o-rings, intake valve, exhaust valve… Intake- fuel or air and the associated filters Nuts and Bolts- check everything is tight Distributor Cap- check it for cracks (can often be the cause of mysterious engine issues) Ignition- starter, spark plugs, battery… Cooling System Check- radiator, and all fluid levels, oil cooling, fins, cracks in hoses… Alternator- over charging the battery can boil batteries dry… Timing- check the timing for pistons, pumps etc… also check idling Electronic- fuses, wiring, ignition wires Document- check documentation for standard upkeep (brakes, fluid level changes, belts, tires)