Refers to the method of assessing the physical characteristics of the body to determine deviation from normal and detect conditions that may need additional diagnostic and laboratory testing.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL EXAM:
Refers to the ratio of HEIGHT AND WEIGHT which is used to determine deviation from normal and detect conditions that may need additional diagnostic and laboratory testing
BODY MASS INDEX ( BMI )
Refers to INITIAL SURVEY of a body part conducted upon interview of the patient. INCLUDES THE USE OF sight, smell and hearing
INSPECTION
Refers to historical
FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY