Health Maintenance Examination

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1. Identify the unique focal points in the history, physical examination, laboratory and procedural assessment of the :

A. Newborn (male and female).
B. Pre-school child (male and female).
C. Adolescent (male and female).
D. Young adult (male and female).
E. Adult age 45 (male and female).
F. Adult age 65 (male and female).

2. Outline the educational objectives in the health management of the above patients which can be employed to assist in avoiding or reducing risk factors for later common diseases, accidental injuries or premature death.

3. Identify features which characterize a useful health screening test or examination.

Sources:

U.S. Preventive Task Force Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Second Edition, 1996  (link to website)

Essentials of Family Medicine, Chapter 5, Pages 73-86; Chapter 6, Pages 87-104