[ ] Wash Hands (Infection Control) [ ] Introduce Yourself & Confirm Patient Identity [ ] Explain Procedure & Obtain Consent [ ] Position Patient Appropriately (e.g., 45-degree angle for cardio) [ ] Adequately Expose the Relevant Area (Preserving Dignity) [ ] Inspect from the End of the Bed (General Signs) [ ] Perform Focused Hands-on Examination (Systematic Approach) [ ] Monitor Patient Comfort Throughout [ ] Thank Patient & Cover Them Up [ ] Wash Hands (Post-Examination) [ ] Present Findings and Differential Diagnoses to Examiner Summary for Exam Day Success
Focuses on the "station" approach, mimicking actual exam conditions 1.2.1. the easy station for clinical examination pdf link
Here is a foundational checklist structure that applies to almost any basic clinical examination station. Use this to guide your daily practice. [ ] Wash Hands (Infection Control) [ ]