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Physical examination

Authoring team

The competent GP must be able to:

  • examine the patient and elicit relevant and discriminating physical signs correctly and sensitively
  • use instruments in a selective, competent and sensitive manner
  • use information obtained to confirm or refute working diagnoses

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