Video 4.1 Undertaking a whole-body systems assessment
Undertaking a whole-body systems assessment.
The whole-body systems assessment encompasses a range of individual examinations which provide us with crucial clinical information that will allow us to determine a patient’s health status. Each assessment provides a concise and structured approach to assess an individual component or body system.
Undertake a musculoskeletal examination.
There are variations on this examination and assessment skill; the video shows an in-depth musculoskeletal assessment. See Chapter 4 for more information.
Undertake a cardiovascular examination.
There are variations on this examination and assessment skill; the video shows an in-depth cardiovascular assessment. See Chapter 4 for more information.
Undertake an abdominal examination.
There are variations on this examination and assessment skill; the video shows an in-depth abdominal assessment. See Chapter 4 for more information.
Undertake a neurological examination.
There are variations on this examination and assessment skill; the video shows an in-depth neurological assessment. See Chapter 4 for more information.