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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Internal medicine emphasizes semiology and the diagnostic power of clinical history and physical examination.
  • The digital era's reliance on diagnostic tests risks devaluing the physical examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of a comprehensive physical examination in internal medicine.
  • To illustrate how an incomplete physical exam can negatively impact patient hospitalization.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Analysis of a clinical scenario where physical examination was insufficient.

Main Results:

  • An incomplete physical examination complicated a patient's hospital course.
  • The case underscores potential diagnostic delays and management issues stemming from a neglected physical exam.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasize the indispensable nature of thorough physical examinations, even amidst advanced technology.
  • Promote critical case review to foster continuous improvement in clinical practice.