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Table 2 Extra performed items

From: Student performance of the general physical examination in internal medicine: an observational study

Extra performed physical examination item

Percentage of students

Assessment of nasal patency

81

Testing the near reflex

39

Palpation of radial artery on both sides

23

Palpation of brachial artery on both sides

21

Inspection and palpation of the scalp

8

Inspection of the ears

8

Palpation of the calves

7

Palpation of the kidneys

7

  1. Physical examination procedures not included in the standard physical examination, performed by more than 5% of the students.