Examination checklists
Each examination broken into the points an examiner ticks. Your ticks stay on this device.
32 checklists
- Cerebellar ExaminationThe full DANISH screen: dysdiadochokinesia, ataxia, nystagmus, intention tremor, slurred speech, hypotonia.20 points · about 5 minNeurologyChecklistYear 3
- Cranial Nerve ExaminationAll twelve cranial nerves in order, with the bedside tests and red flags examiners expect you to name.44 points · about 11 minNeurologyChecklistYear 3
- Lower Limb Neurological ExaminationGait, tone, power, reflexes and sensation of the legs, plus Babinski and clonus technique.37 points · about 9 minNeurologyChecklistYear 3
- Parkinson's Disease ExaminationResting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia and gait, plus the drug history that changes the diagnosis.35 points · about 9 minNeurologyChecklistYear 3
- Upper Limb Neurological ExaminationInspection, tone, power, reflexes, coordination and sensation for the arms, with MRC grading built in.39 points · about 10 minNeurologyChecklistYear 3
- Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) ExaminationPosture, Schober's test, range of movement, straight leg raise and the cauda equina red flags.33 points · about 8 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Cervical Spine ExaminationNeck inspection, palpation, range of movement and Spurling's test with the neuro screen.27 points · about 7 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Elbow ExaminationCarrying angle, joint lines, range of movement and the epicondylitis tests.31 points · about 8 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 2
- Foot & Ankle ExaminationArches, gait, ankle range of movement, Simmonds' calf squeeze and the stability tests.49 points · about 12 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Hand & Wrist Examination (Combined Summary)The condensed hand and wrist run-through for last-minute revision before the station.40 points · about 10 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Hand ExaminationJoint-by-joint inspection, function tests and the median, ulnar and radial nerve screen.55 points · about 14 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Hip ExaminationGait, leg length, range of movement, Trendelenburg and Thomas' test.46 points · about 12 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Knee ExaminationEffusion tests, collateral and cruciate ligament assessment, and the meniscal special tests.41 points · about 10 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Shoulder ExaminationLook, feel, move and the rotator cuff special tests, including impingement and instability.30 points · about 8 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 2
- Wrist ExaminationInspection, palpation of the anatomical snuffbox, range of movement and provocation tests.34 points · about 9 minMusculoskeletalChecklistYear 3
- Cardiovascular ExaminationPeripheral signs, pulses, JVP, apex beat and the four-valve auscultation sequence.28 points · about 7 minCardiovascularChecklistYear 2
- Respiratory ExaminationGeneral inspection, hands, chest expansion, percussion and auscultation with tactile vocal fremitus.39 points · about 10 minRespiratoryChecklistYear 2 · Year 3
- Abdominal (GI) ExaminationPeripheral stigmata of liver disease, the nine-region palpation, organomegaly and shifting dullness.44 points · about 11 minAbdominal & GIChecklistYear 2 · Year 3
- Digital Rectal ExaminationChaperone, consent, positioning and the systematic sweep, including prostate assessment.25 points · about 6 minAbdominal & GIChecklistYear 2
- Lymphoreticular ExaminationEvery lymph node chain in order, plus liver, spleen and the systemic signs of haematological disease.29 points · about 7 minAbdominal & GIChecklistYear 2
- Bimanual Pelvic ExaminationChaperone and consent, external inspection, and the bimanual assessment of uterus and adnexae.23 points · about 6 minWomen's HealthChecklistYear 2
- Breast ExaminationConsent and chaperone, inspection in four positions, systematic palpation and nodal assessment.30 points · about 8 minWomen's HealthChecklistYear 3
- Obstetric (Pregnancy) ExaminationSymphysis-fundal height, lie, presentation, engagement and fetal heart auscultation.27 points · about 7 minWomen's HealthChecklistYear 2
- Speculum ExaminationEquipment preparation, insertion technique, cervical inspection and smear-taking.28 points · about 7 minWomen's HealthChecklistYear 2
- Scrotal & Testicular ExaminationInspection, palpation of both testes, transillumination and the can-you-get-above-it test.24 points · about 6 minMen's HealthChecklistYear 3
- Diabetic Foot ExaminationSkin and nail inspection, monofilament sensation testing, vibration sense and pulses.28 points · about 7 minEndocrineChecklistYear 2
- Thyroid ExaminationInspection, swallowing and tongue protrusion, palpation from behind, plus the thyroid status screen.34 points · about 9 minEndocrineChecklistYear 2
- ENT ExaminationEar, nose and throat inspection with otoscopy, Rinne and Weber, and the neck node sweep.46 points · about 12 minENT & OphthalmologyChecklistYear 3
- Eye (Ophthalmic) ExaminationVisual acuity, fields, pupils, eye movements and fundoscopy in the order examiners expect.23 points · about 6 minENT & OphthalmologyChecklistYear 3
- Newborn & Six-Week Baby CheckHead-to-toe neonatal examination: red reflex, heart sounds, hips, femoral pulses and the reflexes.50 points · about 13 minPaediatricsChecklistYear 3
- Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)Doppler technique, the measurement sequence and how to interpret the ratio you calculate.24 points · about 6 minVascularChecklistYear 2
- Peripheral Vascular ExaminationArterial and venous inspection, all peripheral pulses, Buerger's test and capillary refill.23 points · about 6 minVascularChecklistYear 2