| Primer: history and examination in the assessment of musculoskeletal problems. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18172446 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Musculoskeletal problems are very common, and clinical assessment is central to their appropriate management; however, many clinicians are not sufficiently competent to carry out this assessment. A standardized approach to the clinical assessment of a musculoskeletal problem is, therefore, necessary, whether the patient is presenting to primary care, rheumatology or orthopedics. Such a standardized approach gives a benchmark for this competency and can also be used as a teaching aid. As doctors become increasingly competent in clinical assessment and reach into training programs within musculoskeletal specialities, more detailed information will be required from the medical history of the patient, in addition to the use of special tests on clinical examination. These clinical skills need to be taught and also assessed. |
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Authors:
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Anthony D Woolf; Kristina Akesson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nature clinical practice. Rheumatology Volume: 4 ISSN: 1745-8390 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-03 Completed Date: 2008-01-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101261802 Medline TA: Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 26-33 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rheumatology, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK. anthony.woolf@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Clinical Competence Humans Medical History Taking* Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis* Musculoskeletal System / physiopathology* Orthopedics Physical Examination / methods* Primary Health Care Rheumatology Severity of Illness Index |
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