Primer: Physical Examination in Addiction Practice
The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report, Volume 7, Number 7&8, November 2019
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/catrv7n7-8/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Addiction | Medical Comorbidities | Prevention | Substance Use | Substance use disorders
Whether you are referring your patient for a physical or doing an initial one yourself, clinicians should be familiar with the basics of physical examination with a focus on knowing how to look for medical complications of addiction. This article walks you through a basic physical exam and what signs and symptoms to look for in patients with current or past substance use.
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