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Better Health: Can Physical Exams Save Healthcare Costs?

The Better Health blog recently posted an interesting story about really seeing your patients during the physical exam: Can Physical Exams Save Healthcare Costs?

The American Journal of Medicine has published many research articles and commentaries about the art of physical examination. In addition, the Journal’s Physical Findings section is a regular feature, which occurs several times a year. These articles focus on physical exam skills and specific physical traits that can give physicians significant clues regarding underlying disease. Here are links to some recent Physical Findings articles published by AJM.

Ludwig’s Angina

Stop, You’re Making Me Blush

Muehrcke’s Lines

Nailing the Diagnosis!

Terry’s Nails: A Window to Systemic Diseases

For case studies and other articles about Physical Exams or Physical Findings, check out the word cloud on this blog.

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