Background Physical therapy, along with most health professions, struggles to describe
clinical reasoning, despite it being a vital skill in effective patient care. This lack of a unified …

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Abstract In 1977, Roy Meadow, a pediatric nephrologist, first described a condition he
subsequently coined Munchausen syndrome by proxy. The classic form involves a parent or …

Background: Clinical reasoning is the cornerstone of medical practice. To date, there is no
established framework regarding clinical reasoning difficulties, how to identify them, and …

Background: Despite an increasing emphasis on patient safety on the part of healthcare
systems worldwide, diagnostic error remains common. Errors frequently result in significant …

For many years art, anatomy and medicine have shared a close relationship, as
demonstrated by Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings and Andreas Vesalius' …

Physical examination of the abdomen is an essential skill. Knowledge of its clinical anatomy
and application is vital for making diagnoses. Misinterpretation of anatomy during …

Background: Physical examination (PEx) skills are declining among medical trainees, yet
many institutions are not teaching these systematically and effectively. Many variables …

Background Little is known about the impact of the provision of handheld point-of-care
ultrasound (POCUS) devices on physical examination skills of medical students. Methods …

Background Physical exam skills of medical trainees are declining, but most residencies do
not offer systematic clinical skills teaching or assessment. Objective To assess knowledge of …