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

Jo Scott-Jones

Jo Scott-Jones

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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
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.