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Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – A Medical Student’s Perspective

Sensible Medicine

” I feel uncomfortable that the systems-level challenges my patients face – impossible scheduling dilemmas, fights over insurance coverage, and the innumerable other barriers to high-quality, accessible, equitable healthcare – seem out of my control.

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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Often, the inability of a doctor to obtain a history is actually a physical exam finding – an extremely non-specific finding, but a finding nonetheless. iii] I have had numerous people appear on my schedule with the chief concern of “chest pain” documented by the nurse.

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Telehealth Update from J.D. Power, Amwell, Cigna, GoodRx, and a Trio of Smart Doctors

Health Populi

Amwell also began allying with TytoCare this week, to enable home-based physical exams using med-tech designed for patients’ at-home use. WebMD announced a new service enabling consumers to schedule telehealth visits from the WebMD Care and Vitals platforms.

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

Sensible Medicine

1] I want to take physics over the summer to free up time in my schedule. After taking his history and doing his physical exam, I recommended HIV testing. A good reason is that I needed space in my schedule to take a course with amazing Professor X. Should I do research this summer or get a job? [1]

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

With telehealth, scheduling follow-up appointments is more flexible, making it easier for patients to stay connected with their doctors and adhere to treatment plans. 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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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns

Health Populi

These included: A clinician’s lack of ability to conduct a physical exam (75% of older people concerned about this). But a telehealth encounter was seen as more convenient than an office visit by 56% of older people. The study identified several key concerns about telehealth visits, shown in the graphic. 24% had privacy concerns.

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Patient assessments: You may need to obtain a patient’s medical history, check their vital signs, perform a physical exam, and more. Clerical and administrative duties: You will need to answer phones, respond to emails, schedule appointments, and greet patients. You can attend class at times that work within your schedule.