Sigh and Potentially TMI

"From Narelle on LMS:

This week you will have the first clinical skills tutorial for this semester. The tutorial will mainly focus on examination of the shoulder and we will have 6th Year students helping out as well as an ultrasound demonstration during the tutorial.

As with previous semesters there will be peer examination in many of our tutorials and this week is no exception. Exposure required for a shoulder examination is - removal of shirt for males and a singlet/camisole top or similar sports top for females. You need to be able to inspect not only the shoulder joint itself but also the clavicular and scapular area. Just "rolling up a sleeve" is not sufficient.

Just a reminder that it is important that all students are prepared to be "the patient" to allow every student equal opportunity to practice.

Please remember to help your tutor by tidying up the tutorial room (ie chairs/beds against the walls, rubbish in bins etc) before leaving at the end of your session. I hope you enjoy the clinical skills tutorials this semester which are predominantly examination focussed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these tutorials please don't hesistate to send me an email or post on the clinical skills discussion board on LMS if you think others would benefit from the answer.

Kind regards,

Narelle Kealley

Year 2 Clinical Skills Coordinator"

Sigh... Looks like I'll have to shave (it was good while it lasted, winter).

J