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This 14 minute video shows the steps needed to examine the ears, nose, and throat, including demonstration of the proper use of equipment. It shows how to inspect and palpate the patient's ears, including an otoscopic examination, and how to assess the sense of hearing with various techniques. It also explores inspection and palpation of the structures of the nose, mouth, and throat. The video shows expected findings and alerts the viewer to selected variations in findings and examination techniques for pediatric and geriatric patients.Animations and overlays demonstrate content and processes that cannot be shown on video (e.g., organs under the skin, lymph nodes, abdomen, pregnancy, transillumination of the sinuses, hydrocele, or scrotal cyst)A booklet is provided with each video, containing overviews and outlines, learning objectives, discussion topics, and review questions with answersCompletely redone normal physical examination contentExamination content is more fast-paced and streamlined for a more contemporary lookMore culture, age, and gender variations are featured to reflect a diverse populationLifespan considerations are depicted throughout, with variations in assessment for pediatric and geriatric patients