Faculty Coordinator: Ben Davis, MD
Contacts:
Charles J. Lee, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care
Primary Clinic:
The Polyclinic Madison Center
904 7th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Ph: 206 860-4678
Fax: 206 325-6910
Email: charles.lee@polyclinic.com
Jessie Hirsch CMA (Dr. Lee's assistant) can be contacted at
Jessie.hirsch@polyclinic.com or 206-860-4678
Tuesday 10 A.M. start time
*Please note that Dr. Lee takes Tuesdays off occasionally if he was on call on Sunday. If he is not available, you can work with his partner Dr. Roper.
Dr. Lee is available to work with residents on Tuesdays. Residents interested in this elective experience should communicate with Jessie and their faculty advisor at least three months in advance of the first day of elective to establish a schedule.
Goals:
The resident will become more familiar with common primary care pulmonary conditions.
Objectives:
Medical Knowledge
1. The resident will know how to diagnose and manage common lung problems, including
Asthma
Bronchitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
Patient Care:
1. The resident will be able to educate patients effectively on lung problems
2. The resident will know when to order PFTs and how to interpret the results
3. The resident will be competent in effective use of consultant pulmonologists
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
1. The resident will be competent in communicating with consultants and patients
Professionalism
1. Take initiative to prepare for pulmonology rotation with reading materials outlined on the website.
2. Accept responsibility for continuity of care.
Reading List:
COPD in AAFP: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0701/p87.html and http://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1115/p655.html
Dyspnea in AAFP: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0715/p173.html
Lung CA in AAFP: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0215/p250.html
PFTs in AAFP: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0301/p1107.html
Reviewed and Updated 07/2018, Ben Davis
Effective through June 2019