Clinical Examination Guides

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• Cardiovascular Examination

  A 14-step cardiovascular examination, including comments on findings.

  Cardiology · Self-paced

• Neurological Examination – Upper Limb

  Source-faithful checklist for the neurological examination of the upper limb.

  Neurology · Self-paced

• Gastrointestinal Examination

  A 15-step gastrointestinal examination checklist, including reporting requirements and assessment limitations.

  Gastroenterology · Self-paced

• Respiratory Examination

  A 12-step respiratory examination covering inspection, chest expansion, percussion, auscultation and bronchophony.

  Respiratory · Self-paced

• Shoulder Examination

  A 14-step examination covering inspection, palpation, range of motion, power and special tests.

  Musculoskeletal · Self-paced

• Neurological Examination – Cranial Nerves

  Source-faithful checklist for examination of the cranial nerves.

  Neurology · Self-paced

• Neurological Examination – Lower Limb

  Source-faithful checklist for the neurological examination of the lower limb.

  Neurology · Self-paced

• Knee Examination

  A 13-step examination covering inspection, squat screening, palpation, movement, effusion and named tests.

  Musculoskeletal · Self-paced

• Spine Examination

  A 10-step examination covering inspection, spinal movement and palpation, nerve stretch, straight leg raise and sacroiliac testing.

  Musculoskeletal · Self-paced

• Hip Examination

  A 5-step examination covering inspection, positional palpation, movement and special tests.

  Musculoskeletal · Self-paced