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	Amazon.co.uk: Books: Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Clinical Examination 3/e provides all those learning how to interview and examine a patient with clear, practical guidance on all aspects of history taking and patient examination.
		Clinical Examination 3/e is designed to be accessible both to medical students starting their clinical attachments and to more experienced readers.
		Pocket guide to clinical examination is something in between - too detailed to be just a pocket reference for taking history and general examination and too little to serve for studying.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0723432295 (985 words)

	Clinical Breast Examination
		A clinical breast examination is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional.
		Clinical breast examinations are used along with mammograms to screen women for breast cancer.
		Tissue for examination in the laboratory may be collected with a needle (needle aspiration or core biopsy) or through a small incision (biopsy).
	my.webmd.com /hw/healthy_women/tv7408.asp (1119 words)

	CLINICAL EXAMINATION DEMONSTRATION
		The remainder of the examination is basically a head to foot assessment with special attention being paid to those features frequently seen in babies who are stillborn because of the presence of birth defects.
		Examination of the face begins with assessment of the eyes including whether they are normally placed and slanted, whether the globes are normal (which of course require opening the eyelids) and so forth.
		The mouth is examined including assessment of size, whether the upper lip is intact or cleft, and then is opened to determine whether or not the palate is normal; feeling the roof of the mouth with a finger often helps to insure that no cleft or other abnormality is present.
	www.wisc.edu /wissp/Cdemo.htm (566 words)

	MRCP - PACES
		This is an overview of the PACES clinical examination, in terms of what it means for the candidates, the examiners, the patients, and the host centres involved.
		Examiners and candidates are reminded that the inclusion of a normal optic fundus in Station 5 is permissible.
		Clinical station 5 requires a mixture of beds and chairs for a minimum of six patients, with an adjacent darkroom containing chairs for a minimum of two patients.
	www.mrcpuk.org /PACES.html (1474 words)

	CLINICAL EXAMINATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Clinical description is often crucial in finding a cause of a stillbirth.
		clinical examination of a stillborn infant is provided on the next page.
		This examination is entirely analogous to the portion of the newborn examination done in liveborn babies to look for possible malformations.
	www.wisc.edu /wissp/Clinic.htm (131 words)

	Macleod's Clinical Examination, 11th edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Section Three is entirely new and relates to the patient as a whole; the first outlines the examination of the neonate, preschool and primary school child, while the second covers the approach to the critically ill patient.
		The systematic examination section documents clearly the relevant history, examination and special investigations as well as giving advice on their significance.
		The examination of the eye is incorporated into the nervous system as it is an integral part of that examination.
	www.harcourt-international.com /catalogue/title.cfm?ISBN=0443074046 (701 words)

	Clinical Examination Part 1 - SEQUENCE OF THE COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
		To reflect and/or discuss the reasons for a systematic and sequential approach to the physical examination.
		Practice the sequence of a physical examination in a time efficient manner with supervision by faculty preceptors.
		All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the proper techniques of the physical examination to progress to Part 2 of the course.
	cobweb.aecom.yu.edu /ooe/courses/ICMC/icmC00_21.html (206 words)

	Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		You must have successfully passed the AECOP Written Examination and been issued an AECOP Interim Certificate to be eligible to sit for the Clinical Examination.
		The candidate will be examined by three experienced AECOP examiners on patients who have acute, sub-acute or chronic conditions in the cardio-respiratory, musculo-skeletal and neurological areas.
		Each examination is one (1) hr in duration: 50 minutes for the candidate to undertake their consultation with the patient and 10 mins for questioning.
	www.acopra.com.au /eligibility/clinical_exam (307 words)

	AMC - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding the AMC Clinical Examination
		Australian Medical Council clinical examinations are conducted on specified Saturdays throughout the year, due to limitations on the availability of suitable clinical examination venues.
		Due to the scheduling process of the clinical examination, it is not possible to advise of an average waiting period between examination attempts.
		It should be noted that the Board of Examiners can not change a fail grade to a pass grade or exempt a candidate from any other requirements of the clinical examination.
	www.amc.org.au /clinicalFAQ.asp (1162 words)

	BestBETs: Normal PaO2 on air and normal clinical examination...
		Clinical examination not sensitive for diagnosis of pneumothorax.
		There are several studies that have looked at findings on clinical examination [2,3,4] however these are not specific to pneumothoraces, and mostly concern major penetrating trauma [2,3].
		It would seem that neither a normal clinical examination or normal oxygen saturations are sufficient to rule out a radiologically visible traumatic pneumothorax.
	www.bestbets.org /cgi-bin/bets.pl?record=00443 (512 words)

	Respiratory Software - Clinical Simulation Examination
		Eleven clinical simulations (10 scored clinical simulations and 1 pretest clinical simulation) typical of the clinical simulations contained in the actual credentialing Clinical Simulation Examination.
		If the user is not finished with the 11 clinical simulations in 4 hours, the examination is terminated and the user will immediately be taken into the score report section.
		The difference is that all eleven of these clinical simulations are in one program and fashioned in a manner similar to the actual credentialing examination.
	www.cssolutions.biz /respiratory_clinical_simulation_examination.html (421 words)

	Pocket Clinical Examination
		Divided into chapters on different systems of the body, it goes through each clinical examination with advice on how to carry out procedures and what is being looked for by attentive clinicians, and it offers student friendly ways of learning.
		Written as if inside the mind of a medical student it closes with a concise version of how each system is examined in point form, which is of value to mature medical students putting the finishing touches to their clinical competence or those refreshing themselves after a year spent doing an intercalated degree.
		Its downside is chiefly the bile green cover, but this should not be held against a book that is a valuable source to medical students from their first to their fifth year and, at £12.95, a true bargain.
	www.studentbmj.com /back_issues/0400/reviews/125b.html (298 words)

	Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The third edition of CLINICAL EXAMINATION provides a clear, practical and above all, superbly illustrated guide to all aspects of history taking and patient examination.
		Designed to be accessible both to medical students just starting their clinical attachments and to more experienced readers, the clear writing style, the innovative use of clinical photographs and the explanatory artworks combine to explain and clarify the concepts and skills necessary to take a history and perform an examination.
		The text is organised by body system, with each chapter structured the same way: firstly, underlying structure and function; secondly, signs, symptoms and abnormalities; thirdly, patient examination.
	www.ramex.com /title.asp?id=2393 (479 words)

	Society of General Internal Medicine
		CLINICAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DETECTION OF DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY.
		Rennie D. The science of the art of the clinical examination [editorial; comment].; J Amer Med Assoc.
		A primer on the precision and accuracy of the clinical examination; [see comments].; J Amer Med Assoc.; 267(19):2638-44, 1992 May 20.
	www.sgim.org /clinexam.cfm (1243 words)

	AMC - Clinical Examination Fees
		The examination fees for the clinical examinations will be payable when a candidate has been scheduled for the examination session.
		Payment of the examination fee will confirm the placement in the relevant clinical examination session.
		Candidates who withdraw after being notified of a clinical place will incur a withdrawal fee, the amount depending on the date of the withdrawal.
	www.amc.org.au /clinfees.asp (87 words)

	Clinical examination
		The ability to take an accurate and detailed clinical history is one of the most valuable diagnostic aids to the disposal of the clinician.
		A thorough general physical examination is as important as the history.
		The dermatological examination should start off with the examination of the mucous membranes, mucocutaneous junctions (nostrils, conjunctiva, oral cavity, anus and vulva), ears and the intermandibular space.
	bigfive.jl.co.za /clin.htm (496 words)

	Clinical Examination of the Elbow (1)
		As with other structures in the body, the examiner must be thoroughly familiar with the anatomy of the joint and with the abnormal conditions that may be encountered.
		The forearm is flexed to 90° and held by the examiner with one hand, while the other hand holds the humerus, as anteroposterior stress is applied to the joint.
		This examination forms part of the examination of the elbow; depending on the patient’s symptoms, a rough screen or a more detailed investigation will have to be performed.
	www.maitrise-orthop.com /corpusmaitri/orthopaedic/mo77_dumontier/index_us.shtml (5408 words)

	Primary Care Clinical Practice Guideline - Rational Clinical Examination bibliography
		First, seek the identification of findings on clinical examination that are useful or useless, and the distinction must depend not on the number of advocates, but the quality of evidence.
		Sackett DL, Rennie D. The science of the art of the clinical examination [Editorial].
		Sackett DL, Rennie D. primer on the precision and accuracy of the clinical examination.
	medicine.ucsf.edu /resources/guidelines/rational.html (664 words)

	Dyspnoea: clinical examination may help to determine cause.
		Specific examination manoeuvers (Valsalva and hepato- or abdominojugular) were exploded) and other articles were found from references in pertinent chapters of major textbooks, contacts with expert colleagues, and citations noted from the reference sections of relevant articles
		Clinical examination included: previous chronic obstructive lung disease, smoker, cough, previous asthma, wheezing, throat clearing, postnasal drip,, dyspnoea with exertion, orthopnoea, nocturnal dyspnoea, peripheral oedema and wheeze or crackles on physical examination.
		A number of clinical signs were included without the precision or reproducibility of these measurements being evaluated.
	www.eboncall.org /CATs/1857.htm (304 words)

	Autism - Autism Clinical Examination History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Clinical examination including examination of skin with UV light...
		history and physical examination indicates the need for consideration of possible contraindications for clinical studies...
		diagnosis of autism is entirely behavioral, through clinical examination of a child's history and current...
	autism-info-search.com /autismclinicalexaminationhistory (950 words)

	Examination results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		My advice for the clinicals would be try not to get flustered you only get 10mins in each bay and if you dig yourself a hole, say so and move on.
		All are pocket examiners in; Regional and Clinical anatomy by Abrahams and Thatcher, Physiology by Forsling and Surgery by Northover and Treasure published by Churchill Livingstone.
		Apart from good preparations for both writing and clinical examinations, you need to be updated for the common topics.
	www.surgical-tutor.org.uk /discussion/examination_results.htm (5884 words)

	BHAP:Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The clinical examination comprises the third aspect of breast screening procedures.
		The qualified health professional will examine both breasts for lumps and thickenings, changes in shape or the way the breasts feel, nipple changes, and the presence or absence of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or in the arm pit.
		Biopsy is the surgical removal of a sample of body tissue for examination under the microscope.
	www.mts.net /~fowles/clinexam.htm (1028 words)

	Clinical Examination Part 1- REQUIREMENTS
		Attendance is mandatory at all Peer Practice Groups and at The Female Breast and Pelvic Examination sessions.
		Students must demonstrate proficiency in the proper techniques of physical examination before progression to Part 2 of the course.
		Students who score 2 standard deviations below the mean for the class will be required to repeat the test and demonstrate competence before they are allowed to examine actual patients.
	cobweb.aecom.yu.edu /ooe/courses/ICMC/icmC02_04.html (210 words)

	Ventajas Social Work Exam Manuals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Co-authored by a past Examination Committee Chairperson and a past President and Executive Director of the Association that produces the national licensing examination, the Clinical Manual is chock full of information for the licensure candidate.
		Clinical examination (in most states the MSW plus at least two years experience).
		In Part Three, there is a practice examination, an answer key and an explanation of the key that gives you insight into the test makers.
	www.socialworkinfo.com /clinical.html (235 words)

	EBM: JAMA Rational Clinical Examination Series
		The science of the art of the clinical examination [Editorial].
		The rational clinical examination: Is this patient having a myocardial infarction?
		The rational clinical examination: Is listening for abdominal bruits useful in the evaluation of hypertension?
	www.health.library.mcgill.ca /ebm/rce.htm (536 words)

	MacLeod's Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The 11 th Edition of this famous medical textbook, first published in 1964, has been extensively rewritten and expanded by a new team of 3 editors and 22 authors who are all active clinicians and experts in their specialist fields.
		Its main purpose is to document and explain how to: talk with a patient; take the history from the patient; examine a patient; formulate your findings into differential diagnoses and rank these in order of probability; and use investigations to support or refute your differential diagnosis.
		Addition of three major new chapters covering: The Reproductive System including pregnancy; the examination of Babies and Children; and the examination of the Critically Ill including shock and coma.
	www.ramex.com /title.asp?id=8878 (1151 words)

	JAMA Series: The Rational Clinical Examination (a bibliography)
		Diagnosing acute sinusitis by history and physical examination.
		The science of the art of the clinical examination.
		A primer on the precision and accuracy of the clinical examination.
	www.emory.edu /WHSCL/grady/inetgrp/ratclin.html (320 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Clinical Examination 2nd Edition provides a clear, practical and above all, superbly illustrated guide to all aspects of patient examination.
		This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include a completely new chapter on paediatric examination as well as a wealth of new features (e.g.
		Provides expanded coverage on psychiatric examination and examination of pregnant women.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0723432295 (327 words)

	Rational Clinical Examination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		You are in the second weak of your rotation as an ICS student in the Emergency Department (ED) when you pick up the chart of a 56-year-old man whose chief complaint is chest pain.
		The patient does report a history of panic attacks that occurred several years ago but these seemed not to be associated with severe chest pain and were well controlled with medication which he stopped taking 3 years ago.
		The physical examination reveals an anxious appearing gentlemen with HR of 80, BP 120/80 and RR of 16/minute.
	www.health.library.mcgill.ca /ebm/rational_exam.htm (694 words)

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