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

Wednesday 14 July 2021, 04:26 PM

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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

This article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme and conti

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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.

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