National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Quality statement 1: Initial assessment – recording the event, clinical history and physical examination

People who have had a suspected transient loss of consciousness have an initial assessment to record details of the event, clinical history and physical examination. If a suspected transient loss of ...
Healthline

Getting a Physical Examination

A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Quality statement 1: Initial assessment

Women first presenting with urinary incontinence have a physical examination, recording of the type and duration of symptoms, and categorisation of the urinary incontinence. Physical assessment and ...
BMJ

Physical examination of the elbow, what is the evidence? A systematic literature review

Correspondence to Elisa L Zwerus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder and elbow unit, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Oosterpark 9, 1091 AC Amsterdam, The Netherlands; elisazwerus{at}gmail.com ...
Healthline

Physical Examination

A physical examination is a routine test your primary care provider (PCP) performs to check your overall health. It’s also known as a wellness check. You don’t have to be sick to request it. A PCP may ...