Oct 15, 2015 · Annual physicals do not reduce morbidity or mortality, and they waste time and money. To address their overuse, relationship-building visits could be created, preventive care could be updated in...

Feb 9, 2006 · One afternoon, at the beginning of my first clinical clerkship in internal medicine, my team was called to the intensive care unit. A patient, whom I'll call Mr. Abbott, had just been admitted...

Report of the Cancer Detection Center Demonstration in Massachusetts, New England Journal of Medicine, 245, 21, (793-797), (2010). /doi/full/10.1056/NEJM195111222452101 Abstract...

Oct 24, 2020 · Recognizing the importance of pretest probability in ensuring the diagnostic usefulness of physical exam, experts advocate for targeted physical exams comprised of maneuvers selected because of their relevance to a patient's presentation.

Oct 23, 2015 · In an editorial recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, Drs. Ateev Mehrotra and Allan Prochazka explored the complex issues surrounding annual physical exams. In the name of improving "value" in health care, …

Physical examination revealed jugular venous distention and Kussmaul’s sign. What is the diagnosis?. This review describes basic and translational research on the complex physiological...

Clinical Skills Online is a repository of resources designed to help you improve your clinical-exam skills. Whether a new learner or seeking to refresh your skills, this site offers access to videos, learning modules, and the best evidence behind the physical exam in a single location.

May 25, 2018 · This article will introduce you to evidence-based physical examination (EBPE), and how it can be used in your day-to-day work with patients. You will learn how to make evidence-based and efficient use of the physical examination, while …

Jun 15, 2022 · Although hip pain is common, the hip joint is complex, which can make it difficult to obtain a relevant patient history and perform a proper physical examination. This print supplement to the...

A structured online survey was used to establish the views of 2,684 practising clinicians of all ages in multiple countries about the value of the physical examination in the contemporary practice of internal medicine. 70% felt that physical ...