The fading art of the physical exam.

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The fading art of the physical exam.

September 29, 2010

Knox R. Morning Edition. National Public Radio. September 20, 2010.

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This radio segment explains how the traditional physical examination is disappearing due to available technology and reveals the potential effects on diagnostic accuracy, physician–patient trust, and care timeliness.

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