Tips for Successfully Practicing Surface Palpation
Practice the palpation as demonstrated with more than one person.
Provide restrictions to the palpation, such as:
The patient can only lie in selected positions.
Ask the patient to provide feedback, such as:
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Whether the structure in question seems to be palpated.
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Whether the palpation is comfortable or painful.
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Whether the guidelines are clear and you have been instructed correctly.
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Whether you feel respected as a patient/client.
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Whether the examiner demonstrates a professional manner.