In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the approach to examining the surgical patient. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
- Explain the role of physical examination in the diagnostic process
- Describe how to alleviate patients’ concerns about physical examination
- Outline the sequence of steps in a typical physical examination
- Describe the importance of observation, vital signs and analgesia in the physical examination
- Describe the importance of having a systematic approach to the physical examination
Running time 19:25