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- Title
Does the physical examination have a future?
- Authors
Flegel, Kenneth M.
- Abstract
Discusses the advances in medical technology and raises questions as to whether the physical examination will become obsolete because of them. Importance of the physical examination in diagnosing a patient; How exams save money in comparison to diagnostic machines; How technology will enhance the importance of the physical exam.
- Subjects
MEDICAL care; DIAGNOSTIC equipment; PHYSICAL diagnosis; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 1999, Vol 161, Issue 9, p1117
- Publication type
Article