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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

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. An exam finding does, on occasion, make you feel more comfortable with your diagnosis.

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Friday Reflection 31: 30 Years and Counting

Sensible Medicine

As an EBM and diagnostic reasoning obsessive, I often see this as a 2X2 table with the patients knowledge in the columns and the doctors as the rows: Most commonly, both doctor and patient know when the end of life is near — square A. .” ” In these situations, my approach is a frantic search for a diagnosis.

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Friday Reflection 30: Thirty Years and Counting

Sensible Medicine

As an EBM and diagnostic reasoning obsessive, I often see this as a 2X2 table with the patients knowledge in the columns and the doctors as the rows: Most commonly, both doctor and patient know when the end of life is near — square A. .” ” In these situations, my approach is a frantic search for a diagnosis.

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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. Conditions that require in-depth physical examinations or diagnostic tests may still necessitate an in-person visit, which can reduce the overall convenience of telehealth for certain patients.

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Veterinary Technician vs. Veterinarian: Understanding the Differences in Roles and Responsibilities

MedQuest College

and perform diagnostic tests. Their duties encompass medical responsibilities, including: – Diagnosis and Treatment: Veterinarians conduct physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans. They provide vaccinations, dental care, and wellness checkups to prevent health issues.

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What to Expect After Medical School

Accepted Blog

Through patient case scenarios, the exam tests your ability to formulate a diagnosis based on a patient’s history, their physical exam, and the associated lab findings. Through a combination of CME, board recertification, and special training in new diagnostic and treatment options, there are myriad options to stay up-to-date.

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Friday Reflection 47: Patients Make the Hardest Decisions

Sensible Medicine

TS is a 60-year-old woman admitted to the hospital with painless jaundice. On his physical exam, the new internist hears a loud mitral regurgitation (MR) murmur. 1 Both Friday Reflection 34: Disagreement and Chagrin in Therapeutic Decision Making and Friday Reflection 44: Diagnostic Enigma featured 2X2 tables.