Physical examination: The dying art
Journal Title: Medical Journal Armed Forces - Year 2017, Vol 73, Issue 2
Abstract
When was the last time we as clinicians have performed a thorough physical examination on a patient who has walked into our clinic? The answer would surprise the best of clinicians amongst us. The problem is, we are not alone, as physical examination is indeed a dying art in today's medical practice.
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Bipin Puri
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