Physical examination definition

Physical examination means the assessment of an individual’s health by a professional licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy, or by an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.
Physical examination means to observe, test, or inspect an individual’s body to evaluate health or determine cause of illness, injury, or disease.

Examples of Physical examination in a sentence

  • Physical examination (PE), height (Screening only) and weight must be performed as indicated in the Schedule of Assessments (Table 2).

  • Physical examination findings will be presented in a data listing.

  • The Physical examination shall be given by a licensed healthcare provider retained by the Company.


More Definitions of Physical examination

Physical examination means the examination of the body by a professional licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy, or by an advanced practice nurse. The term includes specific procedures required by statute as stated in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2.
Physical examination means an examination by a duly licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant that shall include physical evaluation for possible cardiopulmonary, hepatic, neurological, or infectious conditions. It should also include a tuberculin skin test unless there is documented evidence of such a test within the previous six months.
Physical examination means the assessment of an individual’s health.
Physical examination means the assessment of an individual’s health, in accordance with the requirements at N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2.
Physical examination means a personal, face-to-face contact with a Medicaid recipient by a licensed physician or by another licensed medical professional under the personal supervision of a physician, for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.
Physical examination means a thorough evaluation of the health status of an individual.
Physical examination means the assessment of an individual's health.