Incoming interns recognize inadequate physical examination as a cause of patient harm.
Russo S, Berg K, Davis JJ, et al. Incoming interns recognize inadequate physical examination as a cause of patient harm. J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2020;7:238212052092899. doi:10.1177/2382120520928993.
This study involving a survey of incoming interns found that nearly all medical interns believe that inadequate physical examination can lead to adverse events and that 45% have witnessed an adverse event due to inadequate examination. The authors propose a five-pronged intervention for improving physical examination training.