Physiology of Disease

2. A patient calls stating that he is experiencing

heartburn usually most severe at night. He also

says that he has episodes of belching causing a

burning sensation in his mouth and chest. How you

handle this phone call?

3. The father of a 16 year old adolescent calls the

office stating that his son is experiencing abdominal

pain that started as vague discomfort around the

navel. Now, a few hours later it has been localized in

the right lower quadrant. He has just become

nauseated and has a slight fever. How do you

handle this call?