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At Stanford Medicine 25, Bedside Medicine Matters
As a dedicated healthcare provider, you play an important role in patient care. The mastery of bedside examination skills is vital to your practice, yet a frequently neglected aspect of medical training.
At Stanford Medicine 25, we have a simple yet profound belief: the essence of diagnosis and healing lies in the hands-on approach.
We are committed to teaching and enhancing bedside exam skills among students, residents, and healthcare professionals. Our goal is to equip medical professionals like yourself with the expertise needed to excel in patient care.
Mastering the Clinical Exams
From detecting aortic regurgitation to dermatological conditions, these pages share key techniques for a wide range of medical assessments.
"The most important innovation in medicine is the power of the human hand to touch, to comfort, to diagnose, and to bring about treatment.”
Abraham Verghese, MD
Expert Led Guidance
The Stanford Medicine 25 team is a core group of physicians, faculty and students led by renowned physician and author Dr. Abraham Verghese.
Our goal is to empower healthcare providers, especially those in internal medicine, to refine their bedside manner. Whether it's diagnosing skin conditions or assessing neurological function, nothing beats hands-on experience.
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9 Tips to Make Each Patient Encounter More Inclusive
There are several small gestures physicians can incorporate into daily routines to make all patients feel comfortable and included.
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Five Tips to Enhance Patient Communication at the Bedside
Discover five essential tips to improve patient communication at the bedside, fostering stronger connections and better health outcomes.
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Understanding Scleroderma
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Common Mistakes in Point of Care Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography, POCUS)
Dr. Andre Kumar shares tips for minimizing errors when doing a Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for cardiac imaging.