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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

• Thorough physical examination with special attention paid the areas where the symptoms are present (both soft-tissue regions and joints)
• Comprehensive mental status examination:

  • Mood of patient
  • Affect
  • Insight
  • Ideation
  • Individual system evaluation