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Point-of-care ultrasound in the consult: The future is here and now
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Point-of-care ultrasound in the consult: The future is here and now
Wednesday 7 July 2021, 12:35 AM

The small handheld device is easy to pick up and apply to the skin
GP Jo Scott-Jones finds that a point-of-care ultrasound device in the practice rooms and educational courses may be more affordable than you think – and greatly benefit both patient and GP
Key Points, For little financial outlay, every GP can now consider the pros and cons of learning point-of-care ultrasound.
Rather than sending a patient to hosp, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
1. Anderson CA, Holden S, Vela J, et al. Point-of-care ultrasound in general practice: A systematic review. Ann Fam Med 2019;17(1):61–69.