The lost art of the physical examination in modern medicine.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

How Modern Medical Technology is Easing Out Standard Physical Examination (Student 's Name (Instructor 's Name (Course Title

14 May 2010

Abstract

Conducting a physical examination of patients seeking advice and treatment for a health problem has long been standard medical practice However , it has become noticeable that with the emergence of state-of-the-art equipment and new product breakthroughs , not to mention a shortage of medical specialists work overload , some physicians have cast aside physical examination . The tendency is to rely much on diagnostic machines tools offering accurate

results that doctors use as guide for their diagnosis . The growing use of online medical consultation is likewise evolving and displacing routine physical check-ups . Yet some medical institutions do strive to adhere to , or resuscitate through its nursing staff , the age-old practice of physical examination

How Modern Medical Technology is Easing Out Standard Physical Examination

In today 's time-constrained society , medical practitioners are noticeably turning to modern technology to pinpoint health problems of patients . Most new-generation doctors who rely a great deal on sophisticated machines in ascertaining medical issues faced by their patients illustrate a startling reality : the standard physical examination stands to be eased out

While science has made possible quicker , more convenient , and non-invasive ways of spotting and treating health diss , being overly dependent on technology has its drawbacks . The problem with technology arises when doctors rush to tests without first performing a thorough physical exam . Doctors may be overly reliant on tests because they have confidence in...