Condition
Palpation
David Cohen, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Palpation is a method of "feeling" with the hands during a physical examination.
- The health care provider touches and feels the patient's body part with his or her hands to examine the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of the organ or body part.
Definition
Palpation is a method of "feeling" with the hands during a physical examination. The health care provider touches and feels the patient's body part with his or her hands to examine the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of the organ or body part.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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