Pulse study and palpation methods in TCM Home > Examination and Diagnosis > What to Expect from a TCM Doctors' Examination? > Palpation Diagnostic methods : I.Questioning | II. Inspection | III Listening&Smelling | IV. Palpation IV. Palpation The palpation examination covers taking pulse and pressing the skin, hands, feet, chest, abdomen and other areas to check for pathological changes.