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General Appearance (eg, development, nutrition, body habitus, deformities, attention to grooming)
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Eyes
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Inspection of conjunctiva and lids
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Examination of pupils and irises (eg. Reaction to light and accommodation, size and symmetry)
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Othalmoscopic examination of optic discs (eg size, C/D ratio, appearance) and posterior segments (eg, vessel changes, exudates, hemorrhages)
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Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat
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External inspection of ears and nose (overall appearance, scars, lesions, masses)
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Otoscopic examination of external auditory canals and tympanic membranes
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Assessment of hearing (eg, whispered voice, finger rub, tuning fork)
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Inspection of nasal mucosa, septum and turbinates
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Inspection of lips, teeth and gums
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Examination of oropharynx: oral mucosa, salivary glands, hard and soft palates, tongue, tonsils and posterior pharynx
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Neck
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Examination of neck (eg, masses, overall appearance, symmetry, tracheal position, crepitus)
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Examination of thyroid (eg, enlargement, tenderness, mass)
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Respiratory
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Assessment of respiratory effort (eg, intercostal retractions, use of accessory muscles, diaphragmatic movement)
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Percussion of chest (eg, dullness, flatness, hyperresonance)
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Palpation of chest (eg, tactile fremitus)
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Auscultation of lungs (eg, breath sounds, adventitious sounds, rubs)
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Cardiovascular
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Palpation of heart (eg, location, size, thrills)
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Auscultation of heart with notation of abnormal sounds and murmurs
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Examination of: carotid arteries (eg, pulse amplitude, bruits)
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abdominal aorta (eg, size, bruits)
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femoral arteries (eg, pulse amplitude, bruits)
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pedal pulses (eg, pulse amplitude)
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extremities for edema and/or varicosities
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Chest (Breasts)
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Inspection of breasts (eg, symmetry, nipple discharge)
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Palpation of breasts and axillae (eg, masses or lumps, tenderness)
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Gastrointestinal (Abdomen)
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Examination of abdomen with notation of presence of masses or tenderness
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Examination of liver and spleen
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Examination for presence or absence of hernia
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Examination (when indicated) of anus, perineum and rectum, including sphincter tone, presence of hemorrhoids, rectal masses
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Obtain stool sample for occult blood test when indicated
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Male Genitourinary
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Examination of the scrotal contents (eg, hydrocele, spermatocele, tenderness of cord, testicular mass)
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Examination of the penis
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Digital rectal examination of prostate gland (eg, size, symmetry, nodularity, tenderness)
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Female Genitourinary
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Pelvic examination (with or without specimen collection for smears and cultures), including
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Examination of external genitalia (eg, general appearance, hair distribution, lesions) and vagina (eg, general appearance, estrogen effect, discharge, lesions, pelvic support, cystocele, rectocele)
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Examination of urethra (eg, masses, tenderness, scarring)
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Examination of bladder (eg, fullness, masses, tenderness)
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Cervix (eg, general appearance, lesions, discharge)
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Uterus (eg, size, contour, position, mobility, tenderness, consistency, descent or support)
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Adnexa/parametria (eg, masses, tenderness, organomegaly, nodularity)
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Lymphatic
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Palpation of lymph nodes in or more areas:
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Neck
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Axillae
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Groin
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Other
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Musculoskeletal
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Examination of gait and station
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Inspection and/or palpation of digits and nails (eg, clubbing, cyanosis, inflammatory conditions, petechiae, ischemia, infections, nodes)
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Examination of joints, bones and muscles of or more of the following six areas: 1) head and neck; 2) spine, ribs and pelvis; 3) right upper extremity; 4) left upper extremity; 5) right lower extremity; and 6) left lower extremity. The examination of a given area includes:
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Inspection and/or palpation with notation of presence of any misalignment, asymmetry, crepitation, defects, tenderness, masses, effusions
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Assessment of range of motion with notation of any pain, crepitation or contracture
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Assessment of stability with notation of any dislocation (luxation), subluxation or laxity
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Assessment of muscle strength and tone (eg, flaccid, cog wheel, spastic) with notation of any atrophy or abnormal movements
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Skin
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Inspection of skin and subcutaneous tissue (eg, rashes, lesions, ulcers)
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Palpation of skin and subcutaneous tissue (eg, induration, subcutaneous nodules, tightening)
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Neurologic
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Test cranial nerves with notation of any deficits
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Examination of deep tendon reflexes with notation of pathological reflexes (eg, Babinski)
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Examination of sensation (eg, by touch, pin, vibration, proprioception)
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Psychiatric
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Description of patient�s judgment and insight
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Brief assessment of mental status including:
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orientation to time, place and person
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recent and remote memory
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mood and affect (eg, depression, anxiety, agitation)
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