Inform the patient it might be a painful procedure

Inform the patient it might be a painful procedure

If you characterize the examination painful , you will make your patient feel stressed and he will not be as calm as needed. Besides, it should not be painful even though it is uncomfortable for the patient.

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Map: OSCE Station 2. Rectal examination (175)
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Check prostate gland
Ask the patient to squeeze your finger
Tell the patient you are about to start the procedure
Place your finger on the anus so that it point posteriorly
Sweep the finger anti-clockwise
Sweep the finger both clockwise and anti-clockwise
Inform the patient it might be a painful procedure

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