Leave a Review Physical Exam Essentials
5 stars
Love the photos associated with different findings and would like even more. Links to key terms is a great idea. Overall very thorough and a great appTriton doc
Good; a few minor errors
Overall, this is a quick, fast reference; if you do not know the tests, this will not help you overly much, but it works as a great reminder for established providers or MS4's/interns. One noticeable error; the abdominal exam picture is mislabeled... unless the heart and spleen are now on the right side of the body. A few spelling errors, otherwise good info. Would like to see some musculoskeletal exams as well.Show lessdavramic
Needs musculoskeletal exam
But otherwise a good app. If that test was added I would rate 5/5el cee dee
Ms3
Great app for the price
Gives you basic physical exam material helpful as a medstudent or nurse
I use it almost everydayBorat k
Delivers what was promised
I really don't understand the low star reviews for this app. I think it delivers exactly what the developers promised.
Previous reviewers complain of the disclaimer showing up each time the app opens, which is true, but it really is not a big deal at all to hit "agree" to close it - this is truly a non-issue.
Others say that the app is not what they expected it to be, however, this application is exactly what the developers advertised it as. It is NOT a comprehensive guide but instead is a good way to remind yourself of what to look for and do during exams. It will NOT explain step by step how to perform all aspects of the exam. It has a limited amount of clinical applications, tips on presentation of findings, and special tests not normally performed on standard exams, but these are really ancillary to the main purpose of the application.
A Bates textbook or pocketbook are more comprehensive, however, pocketbooks run around $30 and a textbook probably well over $100. For $2.99 this is a pretty good deal.
All of that being said, this is not a 5 star app for 1 reason - there is no musculoskeletal section. Once that is put in I will gladly give it 5 stars.Show lessoh that wes
Pedantic
The app has the disclaimer popping up constantly (very annoying). The material is very basic and presented in a boring manner. This is nothing but a bad textbook section concerted to an app. Apps shoud be more than what isn't read but is available in the library. The layout of things is poor. I just don't like it when someone takes their bad 1st year med school notes, scans, and creates an app. Upgrade this app please.Show lessStethoscopeEvaluator
Ultimate quick and dirty
Great for medical students or anyone who might need to brush up a comprehensive physical exam. Complete with pictures of normals and detailed instructions, you will never go into an OSCE or examine a patient without knowing what to do. Great app!Rob Kaye
not what i expected
i've been waiting for a physical exam app unfortunately this doesnt meet that expectation. i dont expect an entire physical examination text book to be on an app (im actually waiting for an app like that hehehe).
the exams on this app feels more like a check off list as opposed to how perform the techniques, which is what i was hoping for. and it'd be cool for the app to explain non-normal findings. now, as a practicing PA i know how to examine patients but it'd be cool to have a mobile resource that refreshes my techniques especially on those exams i dont readily perform. plus there is no ortho exam section! that wouldve been great (with techniques explained) for non-orthos.
barbara bates' physical exam textbook is a very good resource. this app shouldve model itself after that.Show lessGeorgeTAranda
an essential medical app
As a third year, this has become one of my essential apps that is on the homepage of my iphone. Along with epocrates, eyechart, and imurmur, I use this multiple times a week. It's comprehensive and simple to navigate! A must buy!doc someday
Very good!
Every student should have this app!!!Noah & Kara
