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The Enduring Value of the Physical Examination.
1Program for Bedside Medicine, Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA; Department of Cardiology, Good Samaritan Hospital, 616 Witmer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA; Imperial Centre for Cardiac Engineering, Hammersmith Campus, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0NN, UK.
The Medical Clinics of North America
|April 14, 2018
Summary
Physical examination (PE) remains a valuable and enduring component of clinical medicine. Its benefits extend beyond current diagnostic and cost metrics, highlighting its lasting importance in patient assessment.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Patient Assessment
- Healthcare Provider-Patient Interaction
Background:
- Physical examination (PE) is a cornerstone of clinical medicine.
- The enduring value of PE in patient assessment is increasingly recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the inherent value of physical examination.
- To examine the enduring nature of physical examination in clinical practice.
- To discuss the future integration of PE into patient assessment.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the benefits and longevity of physical examination.
- Exploration of the integration of PE into future clinical assessments.
- Discussion of PE's value beyond diagnostic and cost-based metrics.
Main Results:
- Physical examination offers significant and lasting value in clinical medicine.
- The importance of PE transcends current diagnostic and economic evaluations.
- PE's role is expected to persist and evolve in patient assessment.
Conclusions:
- Physical examination is an enduring and valuable aspect of clinical medicine.
- The value of PE extends beyond traditional metrics, supporting its continued integration.
- Healthcare providers must recognize and leverage the lasting benefits of PE.
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