Critically appraise the theory that underpins one element of a chosen examination system. Focus on ONE specific chosen element as noted below. Critique the literature and be clear on how this influences practice/ adds value to diagnostic reasoning.

Critically appraise 4 different aspects of key areas of physical examination

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Critically appraise the theory that underpins one element of a chosen examination system. Focus on ONE specific chosen element as noted below. Critique the literature and be clear on how this influences practice/ adds value to diagnostic reasoning.

Each account will be 500 words. I will complete a clinical scenario for each. Each 500 word account will explain the purpose of performing and then explore/ critically appraise the literature.

1. Critically appraise the use of bowel sounds as part of performing abdominal examination.

2. Critically appraise the use of the WEBER test in the cranial nerve examination to assess conductive or sensory hearing loss.

3. Critically appraise the use of the anterior draw test to assess ACL injury

4 Critically appraise the evidence of the use of Pendleton et al 1984-2003 consultation model – Model of 7 tasks

 

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