Physical examination: head and neck
Consent, visual acuity, cranial nerves, otoscopy, focused neuro safety, professional narration.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesPhysical examination: chest and abdomen
Vitals, respiratory and cardiac examination, abdominal red flags, positioning and draping.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesGeneral differential diagnosis
History to hypothesis, indicated investigations, responsible interpretation, referral and clear shared explanation.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesMusculoskeletal diagnosis
Focused joint examination, orthopedic tests, urgent neurologic and infectious red flags.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesManipulation safety
Contraindication screening, anatomical landmarks, consent, no thrust on practice partners.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesAcupuncture safety
Zang-Fu reasoning, point selection, anatomical landmarks, cautions and simulation-pad technique.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesEmergency oral response
Recognize, call for emergency care, assess ABCs within competence, justify safe next steps.
Learning sequence: consent → history → targeted technique → interpretation → safety and follow-up → oral explanation.
Practise related casesFor manual and acupuncture skills, use qualified instruction, anatomical models and approved training equipment. Never perform unsupervised needle insertion or spinal thrusts on a practice partner.