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==Main systems examination== | ==Main systems examination== | ||
The [[basics of examination]] are almost always the same. They involve doing things in a very particular but actually quite logical order. | |||
These are things you'll probably do, at least quickly, in everybody: | These are things you'll probably do, at least quickly, in everybody: | ||
*[[Cardiovascular examination]] | *[[Cardiovascular examination]] | ||
*[[Respiratory examination]] | *[[Respiratory examination]] | ||
*[[Gastrointestinal examination]] | *[[Gastrointestinal examination]] | ||
==Psychiatric Examinations== | ==Psychiatric Examinations== | ||
These aren't psychical exams, but are vital in assessing a patient's mental well being. You are most likely to encounter them with [[Aggression Case Study|confused]] patients, especially on the [[geriatric]] wards, and on [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] placements. <br> | These aren't psychical exams, but are vital in assessing a patient's mental well being. You are most likely to encounter them with [[Aggression Case Study|confused]] patients, especially on the [[geriatric]] wards, and on [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] placements. <br> |
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Quite a lot of this isn't done, as usual with this site. Things are changing though, so watch this space.
Main systems examination
The basics of examination are almost always the same. They involve doing things in a very particular but actually quite logical order.
These are things you'll probably do, at least quickly, in everybody:
Psychiatric Examinations
These aren't psychical exams, but are vital in assessing a patient's mental well being. You are most likely to encounter them with confused patients, especially on the geriatric wards, and on psychiatric placements.
There are two key ones, the Mental State Examination and the Cognitive State Examination.
Musculoskeletal Examination
The videos for these examinations were provided by Arthritis Research Campaign.
The big one you need to know is GALS which stands for Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine.
Aside from this, and working down from head to toe, we have: