Researchers have made remarkable advancements in robotics, particularly with the introduction of a human-like robotic finger capable of performing routine medical examinations similar to those ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Monday, the federal government issued new recommendations that require hospitals to get consent before conducting intimate exams on patients, especially those under anesthesia.

Before patients undergo intimate physical exams, including ones performed under anesthesia, hospitals must obtain written informed consent — or risk federal funding. That’s according to new guidance ...

Researchers concluded that the strong performance of GPT-4 large language models (LLMs) suggests their potential as a tool to help fill gaps in physicians' knowledge and aid in diagnosing medical ...

By employing these six strategies, clinical educators can help trainees appreciate the value of the bedside encounter in ...

In a letter to teaching hospitals, the federal health agency said that institutions could lose Medicare funding if they didn’t comply. By Emma Goldberg The Department of Health and Human Services said ...

If you already head to the doctor’s office once a year for an annual physical: good job. If you don’t, let this be your reminder to go ahead and book that appointment—and perhaps let go of some of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: When I have appointments with my physicians (at our local, highly rated academic health system), they no longer do a physical exam. But in the after-visit note, there is a documented ...