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When AI Listens In: How Conversational Data Could Disrupt Medicine

Sensible Medicine

Need a physical exam? Patient acceptance is maximized with great user experience, hospital system branding and the personal doctor’s oversight and stamp of approval. A CPT code for AI care is established, and billing could flow in a manner similar to a tele-health encounter. The system collects quality metrics.

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Should Physicians Follow Hollywood's Script?

Sensible Medicine

EHR and tech companies are combining years of medical training and practice with data input (including vital signs, physical exam findings, labs) to generate diagnoses and plans for patients via algorithms. It also serves as the basis for algorithms to support the AI revolution.

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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

” If you’re waiting to be discharged from the hospital, what time you’ll be able to leave is anyone’s guess since one hand often doesn’t know what the other hand is doing. Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. Do we make patients feel welcome?

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Your Health Doesn’t Take a Summer Break: Why June Is the Perfect Time for a Checkup

Minority Nurse

Many doctors will suggest a yearly physical exam to screen for medical issues, but how often you go for a routine exam is up to you. Nurses are busy people, and even if you work at a hospital, it might not even cross your mind to check your health until you start to feel ill.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Telehealth allows these patients to receive timely care without the added burden of physically getting to a clinic or hospital. Limited Physical Examinations One of the primary drawbacks of telehealth is that it limits the ability of providers to conduct thorough physical examinations.

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5 Reasons Medical Assistant Career Is Perfect for Those Who Love to Help

Northwest Career College

One day, you might assist a physician with a physical exam; the next, you might manage patient records, schedule appointments, or prepare essential equipment. You may work in a doctor’s office, a hospital, a clinic, or a nursing home. Indeed, this can be exciting and make the job less monotonous.

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Intern Year: A Resident’s Reflections and Advice

Sensible Medicine

Check on colleagues Despite the demands of residency, life continues outside of the hospital. Sometimes, this can be demonstrated by something as simple as a thorough physical exam. In the hurry of the day we can often enter “auto-pilot” mode, and neglect reflecting on our own practice patterns.