One learner performs. One learner checks the key steps and gives feedback. Then swap roles. This is a practice aid, not an official mark scheme.
Candidate
FRCEM · Paired examination practice
Examine the abdomen and relevant associated signs. Summarise your findings and explain the next steps.
Suggested practice time: 5–7 minutes. This is a practice suggestion, not an official examination timing.
Examiner / observer
Tick the actions you observe. Discuss any step that was not needed for this examination; unchecked boxes are not a score.
Examiner / observer · 1 of 3
Preparation · Hands and pulse
Provide a couch, cover and stethoscope. Agree exposure and positioning. Intimate examinations are discussed only; they are not performed on a practice partner.
Examiner / observer · 2 of 3
Observations · Abdominal assessment
Examiner / observer · 3 of 3
Completion · Finish
How do the findings change your differential? Summarises relevant positive and negative findings, including peritonism or masses if actually found. Explains targeted further assessment and its purpose.
Would an intimate examination add useful information? Identifies a specific indication and the separate explanation, consent and chaperone discussion it would require.
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