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. 2021 Jan;134(1):48-51.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.06.015. Epub 2020 Jul 18.

The Telehealth Ten: A Guide for a Patient-Assisted Virtual Physical Examination

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The Telehealth Ten: A Guide for a Patient-Assisted Virtual Physical Examination

Catherine P Benziger et al. Am J Med. 2021 Jan.
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Keywords: Cardiology; Physical examination; Telemedicine.

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Ten-step checklist for a patient-assisted physical examination.

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