Round on patients in a logical order (e.g., first the sickest patients, then patients of residents leaving postcall or for clinic, then discharges, then the rest of the service).AND a focused examination see “ Additional information on clinical skills.”.5 systems (general, cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, skin).Perform a physical examination that includes:.All notes (events, allied health, consults, etc.).Review the following from the past 24 hours, focusing on trends:.Talk to your patients and their nurses.Introduce yourself to the patient and their nurse.Perform the chart review outside their room.

Sample daily schedule for residents on a medical inpatient ward