Introduces self
0
1

Confirms name & age of patient
0
1

Explains & gains consent
0
1

Asks about duration and changes to lump
0
1

Asks about other lumps or travel
0
1

Asks for impact on life
0
1

Washes hands
0
1

Exposes patient correctly
0
1

Asks if patient is in pain
0
1

General inspection around bed & patient
0
1

Comments on site, colour
0
1

Palpates and asks if tender
0
1

Palpates for shape, size, surface, consistency, depressibility, pulsatility
0
1

Describes edge, temperature
0
1

Moves overlying skin, asks patient to tense underlying muscles
0
1

Comments on where lump lies in relation to skin and muscles
0
1

Comments on immobility
0
1

Assesses transillumination
0
1

Percusses and auscultates lump
0
1

Assesses area for sensation loss/neuromuscular weakness
0
1

Assesses proximal lymph nodes
0
1

Asseses close by important structures e.g. trachea, arteries, veins
0
1

Thanks patient and offers help to redress
0
1

Washes hands
0
1

Requests appropriate examinations to complete exam
0
1

Summarises appropriately with only key findings
0
1

Offers appropriate differential diagnoses
0
1

Patient global score
0
1
2