LibGuides: Physician Assistant Studies: Physical Exam Resources

Physical Exam Resources

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination Streaming Videos This link opens in a new window
Each module shows step-by-step examinations with rationales for the clinician's actions. Contains examples of health history taking, interviewing, and a description of findings. Graphics illustrate key components of anatomy and physiology.

The Rational Clinical Examination by JAMA
Explore JAMA's groundbreaking series on evidence-based use of the medical history, physical examination, and testing to diagnosis disease. Complete list of linked articles by disease/condition.
Videos in Clinical Medicine
Over 100 videos in this series from the NEJM.
Interactive Medical Cases
Nearly 100 interactive cases in this series from the NEJM.
NeuroLogic Exam
This presents the anatomical foundations of the neurologic exam and provides examples of both normal and abnormal conditions as exhibited by patients. University of Utah.
ClinicalKey Procedure Videos
Videos that demonstrate best practice.

Lexidrug This link opens in a new window
Provided by Sanford Hospital Detailed drug information for health professionals who prescribe and administer medications. This database replaces Micromedex

ClinicalKey Drug Information
Includes drug and dosing information to guide treatment of generic and brand name drugs, investigational medications, neutraceuticals, and nutritional products.
epocrates
A website and app used to help guide clinical decision making.
Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product approvals, recalls and general safety alerts; FDA publications online in full-text; links to "hot topics," and how to Report a Problem with a Product Regulated by FDA.

Access Pharmacy This link opens in a new window
A pharmacy education resource that includes more than 80 key pharmacy reference books, quick reference (including herbs and supplements information), drug information (including dosages, trade names, and pricing), multimedia presentations and video, drug therapy cases with practice questions, study tools, and NAPLEX review help.