The interplay between physical exam and point of care ultrasound

The podcast explores the relationship between physical examination and point of care ultrasound (Pocus) in evaluating patients. Pocus is not outsourced to a radiologist, but rather performed by physicians in close proximity to patients. Patients undergoing Pocus reported overwhelmingly positive experiences, feeling that physicians took them more seriously and provided a more thorough examination. Pocus is seen as a tool that brings physicians back to the bedside and enhances shared decision making.