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Digital Rectal Examination

Abdominal & GIYear 2

An intimate examination station is graded as much on consent, chaperone and dignity as on technique. This checklist keeps that framework front and centre alongside the examination sequence itself.

Marking points
25
Run-through
~6m
Progress
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1

Introduction

0/7

  • Left lateral position with knees bent towards chest

3

Inspection

0/6
4

Palpation

0/6

  • Palpate anteriorly, noting size, symmetry, and texture

  • Rotate finger 360° to assess entirety of rectum

  • Check for rectal prolapse

6

Conclusion

0/3
0/25

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