1. Identify risk factors and common symptoms of acute surgical abdomen. 2. Understand key conditions when assessing an acute surgical abdomen, including hernias, bowel obstruction, and appendicitis. 3. Demonstrate the ability to take a relevant patient history to further assist in the diagnosis of an acute surgical abdomen. 4. Describe the clinical examination techniques and investigations for assessing an acute surgical abdomen. 5. Interpret results from clinical examination and investigations and accurately identify accurate diagnosis of an acute surgical abdomen.