The physicians missed tumors that were large enough to feel in a physical exam.
After turning 50, I thought it would be prudent to have an overall physical exam.
As he was recovering, a routine physical exam led to the discovery of prostate cancer.
The official version -- the hot-off-the-presses results of the nation's yearly physical exam.
In 1969 at my high school sports physical exam, I discovered that I had melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
Your doctor may perform a physical exam to rule out other conditions that may be causing or contributing to your symptoms.
He gave a physical exam to a 12-year-old, a follow-up exam to a head-injury patient and evaluated a child on attention-deficit medication.
"I grew up watching MLS, and I look forward to the challenge, " said Adu, who was underwent a league physical exam on Tuesday.
In addition to a general physical exam, your doctor will likely conduct relatively brief question-and-answer tests to judge your memory and other thinking skills.
But experts say mental-health counselors should ask patients about their medical histories as well as emotional issues, and make sure they've had a recent physical exam.
The Star Telegram said he tried to join the Navy in 1996 but was rejected after a physical exam showed pins in his arm from a rodeo injury.
One patient mentioned in a Facebook post that he was waking up a lot at night to use the bathroom, which he hadn't shared with Dr. Brar at his physical exam.
Likewise if physicians are in a rush, they might not take a thorough history, perform a complete physical exam, or have an accurate and thorough list of diagnostic possibilities, ultimately resulting in the wrong diagnosis.
Your doctor will conduct a physical exam during which he or she will note whether your sexual development, such as your pubic hair, muscle mass and size of your testes, is consistent with your age.
Using the provision of Obamacare that provides for a free physical exam for Medicare beneficiaries each year (wellness visits), Medicare has approved a new rule to go into effect on January 1, 2011, that will permit Medicare to pay the tab for doctors advising their patients on end-of life treatment options.
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