Main aims and objectives of diagnostic procedure
Helps determine
4 steps of history taking
Chief complaints
Past/present medical history
Obtain a detailed picture of history
Personal and family history
Clinical examination
-Begins as patient enters clinic (general condition and psychological status)
-Four main aspects of examination(Inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultation
Extraoral examination
Lymphatic system
Inspection of face
Inspection of skin
-Colour and texture
Inspection of skull
Inspection of eyes
Inspection of nose
Inspection of ears
Inspection of lips