Temperature - how, what, and why...

Taking temperature in your consultation gives us so much information that we otherwise would have had to guess at.

There are there three main ways to take temperature - oral, axillary (under the arm) and rectal. Although rectal is the most accurate, it is only generally used in a hospital settings.

Oral is the most accurate for adults, and axillary is an easy way to get a reading with children.

It is also really empowering to educate your client about taking/tracking their own temperature and is a great conversation to have in your online consultation.

Remember that temperature reading give us insight into adrenal health, acute infection status, thyroid health, fertility/ovulation, cardiovascular, and general wellbeing!

In the complete training library, you will get comfortable with either taking temperature in your face to face consultation and educating you patient in the online consult

You will also be armed with all the reference ranges and cheatsheets you need to confidently use temperature as a physical exam in your practice.

Are you ready to take your physical exam practice to the next level?

Check out the complete training library here: