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Clerkship Objectives

Physical Examination

- Indicates most relevant

Related Objectives

Parent Objective

Approach to the Patient

Child Objectives

Perform an appropriate physical examination relevant to the patient’s presentation, the history obtained, and the acuity of the encounter (includes mental status examination).
Document the findings of the physical exam in a concise, organized written or oral report.
Perform a physical examination and functional assessment on an elderly patient, adapting it to possible conditions of frailty, mobility, hearing loss, memory loss and other impairments.
Perform a mental status examination to evaluate confusion and/or memory loss in an elderly patient.
Demonstrate appropriate infection control practices and patient draping during physical examination to ensure patient safety and comfort.

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