3-Minute Primary Care Low Back Exam (Part I)

This short, three-part film* was produced in 2004 by the University of Toronto's Division of Rheumatology, and the Institute for Work & Health. The 13-minute video features Dr. Simon Carette, Head, Division of Rheumatology, University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital. The script was co-edited by Dr. Carette's colleague, Dr. Claire Bombardier. Dr. Carette notes at the outset that this short film reviews the screening examination of a patient presenting with low back pain. He focuses on three key elements: 1. Observing the patient from the time s/he enters the physician's office; 2. Ensuring the patient is appropriately disrobed; and, 3. Maintaining good verbal communications with the patient throughout the examination. The whole video has been broken down by IHE, with the permission of its producers, into three sections to facilitate its uploading and viewing on YouTube. This first section introduces the examination process and outlines the major steps and key considerations. A description of the three-minute examination is available at http://www.ihe.ca/research-programs/h...