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.