This serves an additional purpose of distracting the patient from the discomfort of this portion of the examination. Additional historical information may be obtained during the needle examination. A successful EDX consultation will address the questions posed by the referring provider as well as any new diagnostic possibilities that arise during one’s own abbreviated history and physical.
It is strongly recommended that the examiner establish the salient features of the patient’s history along with the performance of a directed examination in order to verify or amend the initial clinical impression. While not obligatory, it is recommended that verbal informed consent be obtained and documented prior to the performance of any EDX procedure. The referring provider’s clinical history and physical examination should be reviewed before beginning the EDX medicine consultation.
