Sampath ("Sam") Wijesinghe, DHSc, PA-C, AAHIVS, is an associate professor and director of career development at Stanford University School of Medicines MSPA program. He completed his PA education at Union College, where he received a masters degree in PA studies. He also has a masters degree in management information systems from the University of Nebraska and a doctor of health science degree with an emphasis in global health from A.T. Still University. Dr. Wijesinghe completed an HIV clinical fellowship at University of California San Francisco, Fresno. He has been an HIV/AIDS specialist since 2014 and has worked in primary care medicine since 2010. He has been involved in medical education since 2013. His clinical interests include primary care medicine, HIV medicine, and global health. Dr. Wijesinghe practices primary care medicine at Copeland Medical Healthcare Partners, Clovis, California. He practices HIV medicine at Adventist Health Medical Center, Fowler, a small town in California. Dr. Wijesinghe is committed to educating the next generation of clinicians. With extensive experience in primary care and HIV medicine in underserved areas, he views medical education as an opportunity to improve patient outcomes and advance the field. As a nationally recognized expert, he serves as a CDC clinical ambassador for the Lets Stop HIV Together campaign. In 2023, the Excellence in Partnering award was given to the Together Clinical Ambassador activities, receiving commendable recognition from the CDC Division of HIV Prevention. The Together team extends sincere gratitude to Dr. Wijesinghe for his critical role in training physician associates and emerging students, alongside public health clinicians. Additionally, his significant contributions to the medical field through various publications are greatly appreciated. That same year, he was honored as the William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Fellow by the PA Foundation for inspiring both current and aspiring clinicians to engage in underserved areas and address healthcare disparities.A highly sought-after speaker and lecturer, Dr. Wijesinghe has presented at several national conferences and events and educates the next generation of PAs as a clinical preceptor on a regular basis. Dr. Wijesinghe lives with his wife, Nuwan, and has two children, Rynee and Ryler. He loves traveling with the family, listening to music, watching sports, playing golf, biking, and hiking.
Description
Delivers real-life primary care case studies from more than 50 physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians! With a focus on illustrating care that is both competent and compassionate, this workbook-style resource features 101 engrossing narrative case studies that demonstrate how best to diagnose, treat, and manage a patient based on the history of the illness, a review of systems, relevant patient history, and physical exam findings. Readers will find probing questions within each case to help them determine differential and most likely diagnoses, diagnostic tests to order, and appropriate patient management strategies using relevant references. Each case study is organized to simulate the patient care journey from chief complaint to outcome. The second edition not only updates cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols but also features 25 brand new cases and expands the body systems addressed including Psych-Mental Health. Twenty-five cases are available online to faculty for student assignment. Covering conditions across all organ systems and the lifespan, the workbook offers an authentic perspective on what to expect in the patient care environment. It even includes information on pathophysiology and how to use ICD-10 codes in documentation. Unique to the book is its emphasis on both the science and art of medicine by including personal insights into quality and compassionate care. Serving a virtual clinical preceptor, the workbook can be used independently or in a classroom setting. It is accompanied by an online student supplement on Springers Connect website providing answers and rationale to all questions, real outcomes of the cases, and personal insights from case contributors. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the second Edition: Twenty-five completely new cases targeting the areas of Psych-Mental Health, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease Twenty-five additional online cases are available exclusively to faculty for student assignment Updates and revises all cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols Key Features: Uses a consistent case study design and critical thinking exercises to help students work step-by-step through patient scenarios Teaches clinical and bedside manner skills imperative for delivering quality care Covers patients across the lifespan Embedded in a humanistic approach to patient-centered care Addresses patient education, medical and legal concerns, and interprofessional collaboration Includes digital access to CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform for students Includes online supplement with answers to case study questions and patient management insights from contributors Provides instructors with TOC accessible by chief complaint, diagnosis, patient population, and organ system
Section I. ADULT Case 1: Dyspnea and Right-Side Chest Pain, Adult Male Case 2: Fatigue and Weakness, Adult Female Case 3: Left Hip Pain, Adult Female Case 4: Vaginal Bleeding, Adult Female Case 5: Fever and Body Aches, Adult Male Case 6: Blurry Vision, Adult Female Case 7: Frequent Urination, Adult Male Case 8: Medication Adjustment, Adult Male Case 9: Thick Yellow Toenails, Adult Female Case 10: Mood Changes, Adult Male Case 11: Vaginal Bleeding and Spotting, Adult Female Case 12: Burning With Urination, Adult Male Case 13: Constipation, Adult Female Case 14: Fatigue and General Malaise, Adult Male Case 15: Dizziness and Difficulty Hearing, Adult Male Case 16: Bad Headache, Adult Female Case 17: Abdominal Pain, Adult Female Case 18: Painful Urination, Adult Male Case 19: Blurred Vision in Left Eye, Adult Female Case 20: Sore Throat, Fever, and Chills, Adult Male Case 21: Heart Palpitations, Adult Female Case 22: Nipple Pain, Adult Female Case 23: Recurrent Pain and Redness in Left Foot, Adult Female Case 24: Muscle and Joint Pain, Adult Female Case 25: Double Vision, Adult Female Case 26: Painless Anal Bumps, Adult Transgender Male Case 27: Fatigue and Decreased Libido, Adult Male Case 28: Fever and Body Aches, Adult Male Case 29: Eye Pain and Blurry Vision, Adult Female Case 30: Chest Pain, Adult Female Case 31: Vaginal Itching and Increased Discharge, Adult Female Case 32: Low Platelets, Adult Male Case 33: Skin Lesions After Sun Exposure, Adult Female Case 34: Nervousness and anxiety, Adult Male Case 35: Fatigue and Joint Aches, Adult Male Case 36: Unexplained Weight Loss, Adult Female Case 37: Painful Lump in Armpit, Adult Female Case 38: Diabetes Check, Adult Male Case 39: Bilateral Heel Pain, Adult Female Case 40: Eye Injury, Adult Male Case 41: Lump in Throat, Adult Male Case 42: Extreme Weakness, Adult Male Case 43: Pain and Redness in Breast, Adult Female Case 44: Blood in Stool, Adult Female Case 45: Erection Difficulties, Adult Male Case 46: Unexplained Weight Gain, Adult Female Case 47: Worsening, Sharp Abdominal Pain, Adult Female Case 48: Lump in Breast, Adult Male Case 49: Frequent Illness and Fatigue, Adult Female Section II. PEDIATRIC Case 50: Painful Urination, Adolescent Male Case 51: Coughing and Wheezing, Pediatric Male Case 52: Constipation, Adolescent Female Case 53: Abdominal Pain, Adolescent Male Case 54: Sore Throat and Abdominal Pain, Adolescent Male Case 55: Doesnt Follow Directions, Pediatric Male Case 56: Crusty, Irritated Left Eye, Pediatric Male Case 57: Chest Pain with Exertion, Adolescent Male Case 58: Difficulty Relating to Others, Pediatric Male Case 59: Fever and Lump on Neck, Adolescent Male Case 60: Recurrent Vomiting, Pediatric Female Case 61: Nausea, Vomiting, and Headache, Adolescent Male Case 62: Frequent Diarrhea, Adolescent Female Case 63: Repetitive Bruising on Legs, Pediatric Female Case 64: Anxiety Attacks and Nightmares, Pediatric Female Case 65: Widespread Painful Rash, Pediatric Female Case 66: Bad Cough and Fever, Adolescent Female Case 67: Headache and Fever, Pediatric Male Case 68: Double and Blurred Vision, Adolescent Male Case 69: Irregular Menstrual Cycle, Adolescent Female Case 70: Blood in Urine, Pediatric Female Case 71: Chest Pain, Adolescent Male Case 72: Unsteady Gait and Nausea, Pediatric Female Case 73: Excess Facial Hair, Adolescent Female Case 74: Fever, Cough, and Runny Nose, Pediatric Female Case 75: Abdominal Pain, Adolescent Male Case 76: Irritable and Crying Toddler, Pediatric Male Case 77: Swelling Around Eyes and Ankles, Adolescent Male Case 78: Coughing and Gagging, Pediatric Male Case 79: Asthma Follow-up, Adolescent Male Case 80: Stomach Pain and Bloating, Adolescent Female Case 81: Refusal to Eat or Drink, Pediatric Male Case 82: Back Pain and Poor Posture, Pediatric Female Case 83: Itchy Bumps, Pediatric Female Section III. GERIATRIC Case 84: Numbness in Hands and Legs, Geriatric Male Case 85: Painful Rash, Geriatric Male Case 86: Speech Difficulties, Geriatric Male Case 87: Fever and Back Pain, Geriatric Female Case 88: Malaise and Right-Side Pain, Geriatric Male Case 89: Well Visit, Geriatric Male Case 90: Shortness of Breath, Geriatric Male Case 91: Lightheadedness, Geriatric Female Case 92: Buttocks Pain, Geriatric Male Case 93: Urine Leakage, Geriatric Female Case 94: Confusion, Geriatric Female Case 95: Leg Pain, Geriatric Male Case 96: Shortness of Breath with Exertion, Geriatric Male Case 97: Scalp Pain, Geriatric Female Case 98: Shaking Hands, Geriatric Male Case 99: Fatigue, Geriatric Female Case 100: Sudden hearing Loss, Geriatric Female Case 101: Shortness of Breath and Fatigue, Geriatric Male