Los Angeles Chiropractic College - Aesculapian Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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li DR. CHESTER CHIN, D.C. Clinician MISS CHARLOTTE MARTIN Clinic Receptionist QDaysJ DR. GLENN L. OLSON, D.C. Clinic Director DR. HAROLD PAYNE, D.C. Dept. of Diagnosis Dept. of Radiology Q MISS AUDREY MARIN ER i Clinic Receptionist QNightsJ I DR. AMEDEO VAMPA, D.C.

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often necessary before an accurate and com- plete diagnosis can be stated. To help perfect the extern's skill, clinic regulations require every patient to undergo a complete physical examination before treat- ment is instituted. This provision allows the extern complete scope of investigation before he is required to diagnose or treat. Patients are assigned on a rotation basis or they may request a particular extern's ser- vices. By this method the extern may continue his experience beyond required school hours and demonstrate the efficiency of Chiropractic to his many friends, relatives and acquaint- ances who formerly held only a vague concept of the principles of Chiropractic as a method of healing. 26 The Clinic Externship in the college clinic, the Glendale Chiropractic Clinic, begins in the senior year and provides the student eight months of prac- tical experience in diagnosis, therapy, and case management. Although very much on his own, the extern is guided by the staff of clinicians, each an expert in a particular field. The extern's diagnosis is submitted with his suggested course of treat- ment to the clinician, who approves the extern's findings or makes suggestions based upon re- cent therapeutic findings. By this method the extern gains confidence in his ability both to produce clinical results and to correlate all his previous education. He quickly learns that the obvious diagnosis is not always correct, that laboratory reports are

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P alpation The law of epicritic pain should not be overlooked, otherwise, pain in the anterior may be misdiagnosed, with its origin actually being posterior. Palpation can be considered one of the great- est aids in a diagnosis, once the student has become proficient in the art of palpating. This can become his most valuable instrument when in practice. 28 Inspection Physical inspection of the patient oftentimes presents an underlying condition of physiologic perversion of organic pathology. In making an inspection, the doctor utilizes his knowledge of topographical anatomy in searching for the landmarks of disease. Areas of redness and whiteness, an inconspicuous rash, or muscle tension are the signposts by which the condition is correctly diagnosed.