Physical Examination
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

A prospective study of the longitudinal effects of an embedded specialty curriculum on physical examination skills using an ophthalmology model.

30 Oct 2009 PURPOSE: To prospectively evaluate effects of a longitudinal specialty curriculum on acquisition and retention of ophthalmic screening examination skills in a single class across three years of medical school (2004-2007). METHOD: Immediately after ... Read more...

Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses.

13 Oct 2009 Adnexal masses represent a spectrum of conditions from gynecologic and nongynecologic sources. They may be benign or malignant. The initial detection and evaluation of an adnexal mass requires a high index of suspicion, a thorough history and ... Read more...

Teaching and learning in the hospital ward.

7 Oct 2009 AIM: To explore ways in which student learning during formal ward rounds can be enhanced. METHOD: Qualitative study of University of Otago medical students (Dunedin, New Zealand) involving observation of surgical teams during formal ward rounds, and ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Physical Examination'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• A prospective study of the longitudinal effects of an embedded specialty curriculum on physical examination skills using an ophthalmology model. 30 Oct 2009
• Diagnosis of sarcoidosis. 30 Oct 2009
• Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses. 13 Oct 2009
• Teaching and learning in the hospital ward. 7 Oct 2009
• Association of physical examination with pulmonary artery catheter parameters in acute lung injury. 29 Sep 2009
• Pulmonary artery catheter redux: physical findings in acute respiratory distress syndrome/acute lung injury. 29 Sep 2009
• Rates of skin cancer screening and prevention counseling by US medical residents. 29 Sep 2009
• Superior labral tears of the shoulder: pathogenesis, evaluation, and treatment. 29 Sep 2009
• Diagnosis and management of dehydration in children. 29 Sep 2009
• Revised definition of neuropathic pain and its grading system: an open case series illustrating its use in clinical practice. 29 Sep 2009
• Assessment of neuropathic pain in primary care. 29 Sep 2009
• Hearing assessment in infants and children: recommendations beyond neonatal screening. 26 Sep 2009
• [Which exams are appropriate for the elderly patient? "65 year plus check-up"] 22 Sep 2009
• [Weight loss] 21 Sep 2009
• Predictors of poor neurologic outcome after induced mild hypothermia following cardiac arrest. 20 Sep 2009
• [Flat feet in children] 15 Sep 2009
• [How to diagnose vertigo and dizziness] 15 Sep 2009
• [Vertigo in elderly patients in the general practitioner's office] 15 Sep 2009
• Patient information. Costochondritis: what you need to know. 13 Sep 2009
• Costochondritis: diagnosis and treatment. 13 Sep 2009

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Technical information about 'Physical Examination'

Definition: Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.

Descriptor UI: D010808

Alternative terms: Physical Examination; Examination, Physical; Examinations, Physical; Physical Examinations; Physical Examinations and Diagnoses;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics;

Tree Number: E01.370.600;

Technical Notes: NEUROLOGIC EXAMINATION is also available; DF: PHYSICAL EXAM