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Should Physicians Follow Hollywood's Script?

Sensible Medicine

So many of the articles cover the same ground, either breathlessly celebrating AI’s promise or bemoaning the brave new world on the horizon. This article from Dr. Mendoza made me feel embarrassed that I have not even considered this angle. I’ve already gotten pretty bored reading about AI in medicine.

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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

On the other, articles will sometimes find second life on the site. 1 Being alerted to this article was a gift for several reasons. The article itself also got me thinking. Initially, I was tempted to dismiss it as one of those “back in the good old days” screeds until I realized the article was published in 1998.

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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. In an article titled, “ Can Hospitality Cure the Woes of Healthcare?” Losing Touch In far too many provider-patient encounters, the art of communication is lost, seemingly forgotten in the rush of things to do.

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Telehealth Update from J.D. Power, Amwell, Cigna, GoodRx, and a Trio of Smart Doctors

Health Populi

Amwell also began allying with TytoCare this week, to enable home-based physical exams using med-tech designed for patients’ at-home use. For example, AmWell began collaborating with the Google cloud business, where the company invested $100 million to scale the alliance.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of telehealth, providing a balanced perspective on its impact on healthcare delivery. Limited Physical Examinations One of the primary drawbacks of telehealth is that it limits the ability of providers to conduct thorough physical examinations. Pros of Telehealth 1.

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Scoliosis: Early Detection, Treatment, and Coping Strategies

Will Peach MD

This article will explore scoliosis in-depth, focusing on its detection, treatment options, surgeries, and how to cope with the condition. Many people find out they have the condition following an unrelated physical exam or by visiting their doctor after experiencing back pain. Who Can Develop Scoliosis?

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Friday Reflection 47: Patients Make the Hardest Decisions

Sensible Medicine

No article or textbook or AI bot will give “the answer.” On his physical exam, the new internist hears a loud mitral regurgitation (MR) murmur. Frustration is common, especially when their doctors disagree about the best way forward. For doctors, these “cases” are humbling.