The core skills needed to carry out physical assessments of patients on general wards have been set out in new research based on the views of acute care nurses. Subscribe today for unlimited access to ...

Read this article to learn how to conduct an advanced cardiovascular assessment to reveal heart abnormalities and associated symptoms and risk factors. Cardiovascular disease remains one of the ...

A physical examination is a routine test your primary care provider (PCP) performs to check your overall health. It’s also known as a wellness check. You don’t have to be sick to request it. A PCP may ...

Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are offered a full physical examination, including a digital rectal examination, as part of their initial assessment. It is important to carry out a full ...