The word pelvic refers to the pelvis. The exam is used to look at a woman's: 1  Vulva (external genital organs). 2  Uterus (the womb). 3  Cervix (opening from the vagina to the uterus). 4  Fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs to the womb). 5  Ovaries (organs that produce eggs). 6  Bladder (the sac that holds urine). 7  Rectum (the chamber that connects the colon to the anus).
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The general medical examination is a common form of preventive medicine involving visits to a general practitioner by well feeling adults on a regular basis. This is generally yearly or less frequently. It is known under several other names, such as the periodic health evaluation, annual physical, comprehensive medical exam, general health check, or preventive health examination. Evidence does not support its use by the general population.
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(April 2015). A physical examination, medical examination, or clinical examination (more popularly known as a check-up) is the process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease.
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During a physical examination, the doctor will first record your medical history. He may make notes on your general appearance and then check your vital signs temperature, pulse, blood pressure. He will then measure your height and weight.
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It generally follows the taking of the medical history — an account of the symptoms as experienced by the patient. Together with the medical history, the physical examination aids in determining the correct diagnosis and devising the treatment plan.
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Once the physical examination has been completed, the patient and the examiner should review what laboratory tests have been ordered and how the results will be shared with the patient. The medical professional should discuss any recommendations for treatment and follow-up visits.
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Definition. A physical examination is an evaluation of the body and its functions using inspection, palpation (feeling with the hands), percussion (tapping with the fingers), and auscultation (listening).
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A physical examination together with a medical history is used by your doctor to assist in the diagnosis process. Physical examinations are great for the fact that they can be interpreted immediately.
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examination of the bodily state of a patient by ordinary physical means, as inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. physical exhaustion. see physical exhaustion. physical findings. results of a physical examination.
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A physical examination may be brief but a complete physical examination involves evaluating everything from the patient's appearance to specific organ systems. All the information is recorded which then becomes your medical record.
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what is a full medical examination
A full medical examination is a physical examination with an evaluation of the body and its functions using inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.