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A Very Tepid Defense of the Physical Exam

Sensible Medicine

Doctors of a certain age tend to fetishize the physical exam. I think this is because learning the physical exam is an important part of the socialization of the doctor. Though with every passing day I feel more and more like part of the old guard, I can only give the exam a tepid defense.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas. This limitation means that telehealth may not be suitable for all medical concerns. Pros of Telehealth 1.

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Intern Year: A Resident’s Reflections and Advice

Sensible Medicine

Medical students around the country recently celebrated the annual tradition of Match Day, where graduating students learn where they have “matched” for their residency training. They will be the first to be called/paged/alerted when something goes wrong on the medical wards. Adam Cifu This Substack is reader-supported.

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In The AI Revolution, Medical Schools Are Falling Behind U.S. Colleges

Forbes Healthcare

Advertise with Forbes Forbes Licensing & Syndication Report a Security Issue Editorial Values and Standards Site Feedback Contact Us Careers at Forbes Tips Corrections Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms AdChoices Reprints & Permissions In The AI Revolution, Medical Schools Are Falling Behind U.S. Contributor.

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Friday Reflection 44: Diagnostic Enigma

Sensible Medicine

I feel most like I am “among my people” discussing diagnostic dilemmas with my team post call. The Medical Detectives by Berton Roueche is a beloved classic. Lisa Sanders has made a career -- beyond her medical practice – of engaging descriptions of struggles to solve difficult cases.

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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

I read many of his essays including Hyposkillia and Medical Education on the Brink. Old-fashioned doctors spend whatever time it takes to obtain a good medical history and physical examination. The history and physical exam is not something to be fetishized but something to be recognized as a time saver.

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What to Expect After Medical School

Accepted Blog

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. urology), while medical specialties (e.g.,