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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 distinguishing 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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Healing: A Journey, Not a Destination
Although healing and curing are often used interchangeably, we think of these two terms in different ways and believe the distinction is important when it comes to our outlook on patient care and bedside medicine.
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Promoting Inclusive Care at the Patient Bedside
Creating a clinical environment that is inclusive, welcoming and comfortable for individuals of all backgrounds is an important component of the patient experience.
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The Significance of Small Gestures at the Patient Bedside
Textbooks rightly emphasize the importance of diagnostic and treatment skills, but we also believe it’s vital not to lose sight of the big impact that small gestures can have.
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Balancing Technology and Human Connection in Patient Care
As the broad-reaching capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) gain momentum, we see enormous potential to advance human health. However, as we look forward to this progress, we also believe it's more important than ever to preserve the physical exam and humanistic aspects of medicine.