2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Jaxon Rennie, 26, a keen surfer, has had three days of an itchy, painful, discharging right ear after a week in the water.
1
Perform a focused examination
2
Explain your findings and the management plan to Mr Rennie
You do not need to take a history
Please verbalise your examination; findings will be provided on request
An otoscope is on the desk
Practising alone? Ask the examinerFindings appear only when you ask for them
Investigations
Examination
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