Physical examination

Physical examination
An examination room in Washington, DC, during the first World War
ICD-9-CM89.7
MeSHD010808
MedlinePlus002274

In a physical examination, medical examination, clinical examination, or medical checkup, a medical practitioner examines a patient for any possible medical signs or symptoms of a medical condition. It generally consists of a series of questions about the patient's medical history followed by an examination based on the reported symptoms. Together, the medical history and the physical examination help to determine a diagnosis and devise the treatment plan. These data then become part of the medical record.

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