Main Scale
| The doctor tends to fail to expose the part properly, is not always thorough and sometimes does not recheck doubtful findings | The doctor is selective in the examination but systematic. The regions/systems/organs examined reflect the history that has been established. | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Has little understanding of this. | Attempts to do this but is not yet skilful and sometimes runs into difficulty. | Attempts to do this and is usually successful but recognises his/her limitations. | Perfect | ||||||
Subscales
The doctor:
| Rarely | Occas ionally |
Fairly frequently |
Often | Usually |
| (a) | Orders the examination systematically. |
| (b) | Recognises when to extend the systematic examination, if necessary at a specially arranged time. |
| (c) | Makes use of the help of other professionals where necessary. |
| (d) | The doctor is skilful in examination technique.* |
Notes for raters
The doctor should be able to show that there is a reason for each item ofexamination and that all items indicated in the history have been examined.
* See appendix B to rate specificskills in examination technique.
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