How to Make a Medical Diagnosis with a Handshake Why is shaking the patient’s hand a good diagnostic practice? The hands provide readily accessible information that may not be available through other ...
10 Top Tips to Carry Out a Medical Examination Patients like being examined. It makes them feel they have had a complete assessment. So, if in doubt, do an examination – even if brief and focuss...
How to perform a breast examination – a simple medical student guide Start Wash hands Introduce yourself and include your role Ensure you have the correct patient, and they understand what will be hap...
How to examine the kidneys – and urinary system Urinary anatomy and physiology Urinary tract The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage....
How to examine the abdomen – and gastrointestinal system Introduction (“WIPER”) W – Wash your hands I – Introduce yourself to the patient P – Permission. Explain th...
How to examine the human body The ability to examine the human body carefully and reliably is a key skill for most health professionals. How to examine the heart and cardiovascular (CVS) system How to...
How to examine the lungs – and respiratory system Examination of the chest is a fundamental technique that all doctors need to be able to perform. Introduction (‘WIPER’) W – Wa...
How to examine the heart – and cardiovascular system (CVS) Summary (‘PINHAT-CsAsT’) P – Pre-observation I – Introduction – start well N – Nails and fingers H – Handshake (diagnostic) and hand – ...
