The Physical Examination as a Civil Service Instrument

Is a Competent Civil Service Becoming Oxymoronic?

The Physical Examination

Physical examination is the process of evaluating objective anatomic findings through the use of observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation . The information obtained must be thoughtfully integrated with the patient's history and pathophysiology. Moreover, it is a unique situation in which both patient and physician understand that the interaction is intended to be diagnostic and ther...

The Skin Physical Examination

Among the many aspects of the physical examination, the diagnosis of skin disorders requires a unique approach. It demands the diagnostician’s ability not only to observe and interpret but also to use new language – the language of the dermatologist. The purpose of this handout is to give you the tools to perform a thorough dermatologic history and examination, to use a new set of terms to desc...

Testing patients' lungs: spirometry as part of the physical examination.

Spirometric measurements of lung function are vital signs that unfortunately are not as widely used as blood pressure or cholesterol testing. Spirometry is an uncomplicated procedure that can easily be incorporated by primary care physicians into routine physical examinations, especially now that simple handheld spirometers suitable for all offices are available. Abnormal spirometric patterns c...

Threats to E-Government Implementation in the Civil Service: Nigeria as a Case Study

The rapid advancement in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has undoubtedly influenced positive changes in carrying out administrative functions in government institutions. The ICT adoption rate in Africa is not impressive when compared to the more developed countries of the world. Nigeria, as a case study in this scenario, has also not implemented E-Government impressively, accordi...