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Medical schools around the world often use peer physical examination (PPE), which involves students examining each other, as part of their clinical skills training. However, no Australian medical school has a policy and accompanying procedure in place to address unexpected circumstances such as the discovery of an abnormality, inappropriate behaviour, breaches in confidentiality and students not wishing to examine fellow students. This paper suggests ideas for what a PPE policy and procedure may look like to address these concerns.
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Koehler, N., Currey, J. & McMenamin, C. What Should Be Included in a Peer Physical Examination Policy and Procedure?. Med.Sci.Educ. 24, 379–385 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-014-0068-4
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