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Medical providers who learn physical examination techniques early in medical training can spend years honing the craft of observation, palpation and auscultation. When performed knowledgeably and well, the physical examination… Click to show full abstract
Medical providers who learn physical examination techniques early in medical training can spend years honing the craft of observation, palpation and auscultation. When performed knowledgeably and well, the physical examination offers clues for diagnosis. It also offers connections with patients. Both doctors and patients benefit from this handson ritual of examination.1 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic, however, has threatened this connection.
Keywords:
examination;
partnering patients;
physical examination;
approach telemedicine;
telemedicine physical;
examination partnering
Journal Title: Medical Journal of Australia
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Medical Journal of Australia
Year Published: 2022
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