TEDTalks. Abraham Verghese, A Doctor's Touch
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"If you come to one of our hospitals missing a limb, no one will believe you till they get a CAT scan, MRI, or orthopedic consult," jokes Stanford professor Abraham Verghese. In this TEDTalk, Verghese calls for a return to the traditional one-on-one physical exam, arguing that ordering tests instead of talking to and examining the patient may mean overlooking a problematic condition that can be treated sooner rather than later. But beyond the clinical benefits of actually seeing, touching, and listening to a patient, Verghese believes that the ritual of interacting with a physician confers a sense of reassurance that contributes to overall wellness.
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19 min
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[2012], c2011
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Films on Demand
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