the only way to get through medical school is mnemonics.

The symptoms of melanoma.
The way to remember the symptoms of melanoma is the letters ABCD.
Asymmetrical shape.
Border irregularity.
Color variation.
Diameter larger than about six millimeters.
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The way to remember every step to a physical examination is CHAMP FASTS. It's what they call a mnemonic in medical school. The letters stand for:
Chief Complaint.
History of Illness.
Allergies.
Medications.
Past Medical History.
Family History.
Alcohol.
Street Drugs.
Tobacco.
Social History.
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The questions to ask about pain are COLDERRA: Characteristics, Onset, Location, Duration, Exacerbation, Relief, Radiation, and Associated Symptoms.
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The bacteria called Staphylo coccus aureus will give you STAPHEO: Skin Infections, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Abscesses, Pneumonia, Hemolysis, Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis.
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The diseases a mother can pass to her baby are TORCH: Toxo-plasmosis, Other (meaning syphilis and HIV), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes. It helps if you can picture a mother passing the torch to her baby.