Rapid weight gain

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Your next patient is Rodel Macaraeg, 45, an electrician who has put on about 6 kg over the past month.

1. 1

   Take a focused history

2. 2

   Perform a focused examination

3. 3

   Outline to the examiner:

   • Your most likely diagnosis and differentials
   • Relevant investigations

• You do not need to summarise your findings or outline a management plan
• Please verbalise your examination; findings will be provided on request
• The examiner will ask you questions at the end.