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

Minority Nurse

However, people with a family history of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, and even cancer are strongly encouraged to get regular checkups to test for risk factors and monitor their health. One of the benefits of a routine physical exam is ensuring youre feeling at your best.

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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Many a medical trainee has been humiliated on morning rounds after proclaiming that their presentation was wanting because the “patient was a poor historian.” There is a differential diagnosis for the patient who cannot describe the history of their medical concerns. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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

Northwest Career College

Most people dream about careers in the medical profession but dread the many years spent studying. Great news: you can start with your dream career while pursuing the medical assistant profession! If you want to learn more about the Medical Assistant Program in Nevada, this blog is perfect for you to get started!

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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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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns

Health Populi

In the Fear of Going Out Era spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were loath to go to the doctor’s office for medical care, and even less keen on entering a hospital clinic’s doors. These included: A clinician’s lack of ability to conduct a physical exam (75% of older people concerned about this).

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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.,