Evaluation of the patient with known or suspected cardiovascular disease begins with a
directed history and targeted physical examination, the scope and duration of which depend …

The bedside encounter between a patient and physician remains the cornerstone of the
practice of medicine. However, physicians and trainees spend less time in direct contact with …

Background: The purpose of this research was to use direct observation of the physical
examination to elucidate the role physical examination technique plays in diagnostic …

Improving diagnosis has been one of the most critical issues in medicine for the last two
decades. In the context of the rise of digital health and its augmentation and human …

Objectives The gastrointestinal (GI) physical exam provides critical information about
underlying disease states. However, since assessment of physical examination skills is …

At its most fundamental level, the clinical encounter between a patient and their doctor seeks
to solve a mystery. Clinicians uncover clues through the history, physical examination, and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and preventable medical
condition. The diagnosis of COPD requires a history of ongoing respiratory symptoms and …

In an era where time is a scarce commodity and technology seems to dominate clinical
medicine, we are in danger of neglecting the value of the physical examination (PE). The …

Background While resident participation in global health (GH) rotations has grown, little is
known about trainee perceptions of the personal value of these international clinical …

Objective Few studies have assessed the ability of internal medicine residents to perform a
cardiovascular physical examination using real patients. Methods First year internal …