How to conduct physical examination

Key Learning Objectives:
By studying this lesson (available in the PowerPoint file: “Physical examination”), you will be able to:

Perform systematic physical examinations using inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation techniques
Identify normal and abnormal findings across major body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological)
Select and use appropriate examination tools (stethoscope, otoscope, reflex hammer, etc.) correctly
Document physical assessment findings using standardized clinical formats
Integrate examination results with patient history to form comprehensive clinical judgments

Did You Know:

The very first clinical trial in history was done in the 1700s to find a treatment for scurvy. In 1747, James Lind conducted a clinical trial on sailors with scurvy and found that eating citrus fruits like lemons and oranges helped cure it.

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