Index
Assessment & Diagnostics¶
| Specialty | Resource | Description & Link |
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| Orthopedics | The Rheum | RheumGuide RheumTutor RheumInfo • Resources, videos and links on joint exams and questions like "How to detect an effusion" or "Proper McMurray's Test"._ |
| OrthoBullets | Physical Exam • Quick reference for special tests (e.g., Neer's, Hawkins-Kennedy) and sensitivity/specificity. |
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| Ottawa Rules | Ottawa Ankle Rule Ottawa Knee Rule • Decision rules to rule OUT fractures (Ankle, Knee, C-Spine) to avoid unnecessary X-rays. |
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| Neurology | NeuroExam | Guide • Step-by-step videos for cranial nerves, coordination, and gait analysis. |
| Dermatomes | ASIA Chart • The definitive chart for sensory levels (C6 thumb, C7 middle finger, etc.). |
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| Dermatology | DermNet NZ | DermNet |
| Card/Resp | Listen to the Heart | Audio Library • Audio files of murmurs (Aortic Stenosis vs. Mitral Regurgitation) to train your ear. |
| Think Labs | Lung Sounds • High-quality recordings of crackles, wheezes, and squawks. |
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| Psychiatry | PHQ-9 / GAD-7 | MDCalc • Standard depression/anxiety scoring. |
| MoCA / MMSE | Cognition • Cognitive impairment screening (Note: MoCA requires training certification now). |
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| Pediatrics | Rourke Record | Baby Checks • The standard Canadian well-baby exam checklist (milestones, growth, nutrition). |
| PedsCases | Podcasts • Excellent "Approach to..." episodes (e.g., Approach to the Limping Child). |
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| Eyes/ENT | Eye Guru | Fundamentals • How to actually use a slit lamp or ophthalmoscope effectively. |