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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 Patient Engagement and Follow-Up Telehealth can improve patient engagement by making it easier for individuals to follow up with their healthcare providers. For many people, traditional in-person follow-up appointments can feel burdensome, leading to missed visits and gaps in care.

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Understanding the Benefits of Chiropractic Care

We Care Online

The chiropractor will likely perform a physical exam, focusing on posture, range of motion, and spinal alignment. In some cases, imaging tests like X-rays may be recommended to get a clearer picture of the issue. Once the assessment is complete, your chiropractor will explain the findings and recommend a treatment plan.

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Friday Reflection 25: The Advice I’d Like to Give a Student Entering Medical School

Sensible Medicine

What reliably follows is a conversation with a smart, earnest, mature, and absurdly accomplished young adult. 1 I want to take physics over the summer to free up time in my schedule. ” I thought I could easily come up with something inspiring. I’ve never said no. Should I do research this summer or get a job?

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

Forbes Healthcare

Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare In The AI Revolution, Medical Schools Are Falling Behind U.S. Follow Author Jul 07, 2025, 04:15am EDT Share Save Comment Instead of learning to use the tools that will define tomorrow’s care, med school students still. But most professors will be playing catch-up.

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Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education 

Accepted Blog

The students are broken up into 16 groups. So it’s been moved up a bit. So the basic science portion goes up to the winter break, and then they start the block system which we had before. From the beginning they learn how to take a history, do a physical exam. So, but the cost does end up.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Plan : Further diagnostic tests and other tasks are included here, along with proposed treatment including patient education, medications, further therapy, and so on.