nursingPhysical assessment in the medical examination is a systematic assessment of the general condition of the body, organizing and analyzing the information to determine whether the condition is normal, whether it deviates from normal, and whether there are any foreseeable problems. Subjective information obtained from medical interviews and objective information obtained from visual examination, palpation, percussion, and auscultation are necessary. Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body and pathophysiology is essential for accurate information gathering andassessmentIt is important for the Always, the whole body'sassessmentis not required, but is performed based on priority according to the physical and mental status of the patient. Physical assessment is a process that has been used in North America (U.S. and Canada) fornursing postIn Japan, it was introduced into university education in the mid-1990s. In Japan, it was introduced into university education in the mid-1990s, and todaynursingThe system is being utilized in the field of
In contrast to physical assessment, there is health assessment, which is a nursing assessment of not only the physical but also psychological and social aspects. Health assessment includes physical, psychological, and social well-being.

References
(1) Yamauchi, T. (Author): Physical Assessment Guidebook -Eye, hand, ear, here's what you need to know, Igaku Shoin ,2005.
2) Hinohara, S. (ed.): Physical Assessment: Knowledge and Skills for Diagnosis Necessary for Nurses, 4th edition, Igaku Shoin, 2006.
3) Chieko Onoda (supervisor): Practice! Physical Assessment - Basic Skills for Nurses, Kanehara Publishing, 2008.