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OSCE Checklist Vaginal Examination 2

The OSCE checklist outlines the steps for performing a vaginal examination, including introducing oneself to the patient, gaining consent, inspecting the vulva in the modified lithotomy position, performing palpation of the vaginal walls and fornices, and bimanually palpating the uterus and adnexa. The examination is completed by withdrawing fingers, disposing of equipment, thanking the patient, and suggesting further assessments if needed.

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OSCE Checklist Vaginal Examination 2

The OSCE checklist outlines the steps for performing a vaginal examination, including introducing oneself to the patient, gaining consent, inspecting the vulva in the modified lithotomy position, performing palpation of the vaginal walls and fornices, and bimanually palpating the uterus and adnexa. The examination is completed by withdrawing fingers, disposing of equipment, thanking the patient, and suggesting further assessments if needed.

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OSCE Checklist: Vaginal Examination

Introduction
1 Wash your hands and don PPE if appropriate

2 Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role

3 Confirm the patient's name and date of birth

4 Explain what the examination will involve using patient-friendly language

5 Explain the need for a chaperone

6 Gain consent to proceed with the examination

7 Ask the patient if they have any pain before proceeding with the clinical examination

8 Ask the patient to remove their underwear for the examination and provide them with
privacy whilst they get undressed

Abdominal examination
9 Perform a brief abdominal examination assessing the nine regions of the abdomen

Vulval inspection
10 Don gloves and position the patient in the modified lithotomy position

11 Inspect the vulva including asking the patient to cough

Vaginal examination
12 Re-check that the patient is happy to continue with the examination

13 Perform palpation of the vaginal walls

14 Perform palpation of the vaginal fornices

15 Bimanually palpate the uterus

16 Bimanually palpate the adnexa

17 Withdraw fingers and inspect for blood or abnormal discharge

18 Re-cover the patient and explain the examination is complete

19 Dispose of the used equipment into a clinical waste bin

To complete the examination…


20 Thank the patient for their time

21 Dispose of PPE appropriately and wash your hands

22 Summarise your findings

23 Suggest further assessments and investigations (e.g. urinalysis, speculum examination,


vaginal swabs, ultrasound, complete abdominal examination)

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