TY - JOUR
T1 - The Outpatient Physical Examination
AU - Artandi, Maja K.
AU - Stewart, Rosalyn
PY - 2018/1/1
Y1 - 2018/1/1
N2 - The physical examination in the outpatient setting is a valuable tool. Even in settings where there is lack of evidence, such as the annual physical examination of an asymptomatic adult, the physical examination is beneficial for the physician-patient relationship. When a patient has specific symptoms, the physical examination-in addition to a thorough history-can help narrow down, or in many cases establish, a diagnosis. In a time where imaging and laboratory tests are easily available, but are expensive and can be invasive, a skilled physical examination remains an important component of patient evaluation.
AB - The physical examination in the outpatient setting is a valuable tool. Even in settings where there is lack of evidence, such as the annual physical examination of an asymptomatic adult, the physical examination is beneficial for the physician-patient relationship. When a patient has specific symptoms, the physical examination-in addition to a thorough history-can help narrow down, or in many cases establish, a diagnosis. In a time where imaging and laboratory tests are easily available, but are expensive and can be invasive, a skilled physical examination remains an important component of patient evaluation.
KW - Annual physical examination
KW - Dizziness examination
KW - Headache examination
KW - Low back pain examination
KW - Problem-focused physical examination
KW - Shoulder examination
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U2 - 10.1016/j.mcna.2017.12.008
DO - 10.1016/j.mcna.2017.12.008
M3 - Article
C2 - 29650068
AN - SCOPUS:85043450438
SN - 0025-7125
JO - Medical Clinics of North America
JF - Medical Clinics of North America
ER -