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  1. 1. Edema
  2. 2. Shock & Hypotension
  3. 3. Cardiac Arrest
  4. 4. Wheezing
  5. 5. Pneumothorax
  6. 6. Hypoxia & Respiratory Failure
  7. 7. Pulmonary Nodule / Abnormal CXR
  8. 8. Abdominal Pain — Acute
  9. 9. Abdominal Pain — Chronic / Recurrent
  10. 10. Nausea & Vomiting
  11. 11. Diarrhea (Acute & Chronic)
  12. 12. Constipation
  13. 13. Upper GI Bleeding (Hematemesis / Melena)
  14. 14. Lower GI Bleeding (Hematochezia)
  15. 15. Dysphagia
  16. 16. Jaundice
  17. 17. Ascites
  18. 18. Abnormal Liver Enzymes (Elevated AST/ALT, ALP, Bilirubin)
  19. 19. Anorectal Pain & Perianal Complaints
  20. 20. Abdominal Mass
  21. 21. Involuntary Weight Loss
  22. 22. Headache (Acute & Chronic)
  23. 23. Seizures & Epilepsy
  24. 24. Loss of Consciousness / Syncope
  25. 25. Weakness — Acute Focal (Stroke approach)
  26. 26. Weakness — Generalized / Progressive
  27. 27. Numbness & Tingling (Paresthesias)
  28. 28. Tremor & Movement Disorders
  29. 29. Altered Mental Status / Confusion / Delirium
  30. 30. Memory Loss & Cognitive Decline
  31. 31. Gait Abnormality
  32. 32. Back Pain with Neurological Features (Cauda Equina, Cord Compression)
  33. 33. Depressed Mood
  34. 34. Psychosis (Hallucinations & Delusions)
  35. 35. Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm
  36. 36. Substance Use & Intoxication (Alcohol, Opioids, Stimulants, Cannabis)
  37. 37. Substance Withdrawal (Alcohol, Opioids, Benzodiazepines)
  38. 38. Eating Disorder Presentation (Weight Loss / Abnormal Eating Behaviours)
  39. 39. Agitation & Aggression (Acute Behavioural Disturbance)
  40. 40. Somatisation (Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
  41. 41. Inattention & Hyperactivity (ADHD approach)
  42. 42. Personality Disorder Presentations (Recurrent Interpersonal Crises)
  43. 43. Vaginal Bleeding — Non-Pregnant (Abnormal Uterine Bleeding)
  44. 44. Vaginal Discharge
  45. 45. Breast Lump
  46. 46. Amenorrhea (Primary & Secondary)
  47. 47. Infertility
  48. 48. Contraception Counselling
  49. 49. Pap Test Abnormality / Cervical Screening
  50. 50. Menopause & Perimenopausal Symptoms
  51. 51. Fever in a Child
  52. 52. Diarrhea in a Child
  53. 53. Rash in a Child
  54. 54. Cough & Wheeze in a Child
  55. 55. Failure to Thrive / Poor Weight Gain
  56. 56. Developmental Delay
  57. 57. Neonatal Jaundice
  58. 58. Seizures in a Child
  59. 59. Well-Child Visit & Immunization
  60. 60. Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect
  61. 61. Hematuria (Microscopic & Gross)
  62. 62. Dysuria & Urinary Frequency
  63. 63. Oliguria / Anuria
  64. 64. Polyuria & Polydipsia
  65. 65. Proteinuria & Nephrotic Presentation
  66. 66. Flank Pain & Renal Colic
  67. 67. Urinary Incontinence
  68. 68. Elevated Creatinine / Abnormal Renal Function
  69. 69. Electrolyte Abnormalities
  70. 70. Acid-Base Disorders
  71. 71. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS / Prostatism)
  72. 72. Hyperglycemia & Diabetes Presentation
  73. 73. Hypoglycemia
  74. 74. Thyroid Enlargement / Thyroid Nodule
  75. 75. Hyperthyroidism
  76. 76. Hypothyroidism
  77. 77. Adrenal Mass / Incidentaloma
  78. 78. Hypercalcemia
  79. 79. Osteoporosis & Fragility Fracture
  80. 80. Bleeding & Bruising
  81. 81. Lymphadenopathy
  82. 82. Splenomegaly
  83. 83. Elevated White Cell Count (Leukocytosis)
  84. 84. Pancytopenia
  85. 85. Abnormal Coagulation Studies (Elevated INR / PTT)
  86. 86. Suspected Malignancy (Weight Loss, Night Sweats, Mass)
  87. 87. Rash — Vesiculobullous
  88. 88. Skin Lesion / Pigmented Lesion
  89. 89. Urticaria & Angioedema
  90. 90. Skin Ulcer / Non-Healing Wound
  91. 91. Fever — Acute Undifferentiated
  92. 92. Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
  93. 93. Fever in the Immunocompromised Host
  94. 94. Fever in the Returning Traveller
  95. 95. Skin & Soft Tissue Infection (Cellulitis, Abscess, Necrotizing Fasciitis)
  96. 96. HIV — Diagnosis, Staging & Initial Management
  97. 97. Tuberculosis — Screening, Diagnosis & Management (Canadian approach)
  98. 98. Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship
  99. 99. Hearing Loss
  100. 100. Hoarseness & Voice Change
  101. 101. Fatigue (Chronic)
  102. 102. Lymphadenopathy (Generalized)
  103. 103. Edema (Generalized & Localized)
  104. 104. Pain Management (Acute & Chronic Pain approach)
  105. 105. Shock & Hemodynamic Instability
  106. 106. Allergic Reaction & Anaphylaxis
  107. 107. Pre-operative Assessment
  108. 108. Frailty & Functional Decline in the Elderly
  109. 109. Palliative Care & End-of-Life Presentation