Stanford Medicine 25

@stanforddeptmed.bsky.social's Shireen Heidari has learned showing emotions in the workplace does not make one less capable of being a physician. Rather, she explains, this aspect of being human can help facilitate patient connection. bit.ly/3VBq7zA

Check out our quick tip sheet on the knee physical exam, which can provide valuable information that helps determine if imaging studies may be helpful. More on the knee exam: stan.md/46dYMs1 #S25ClinicalSkills

Did you know that examining the hand can reveal a number of important diagnoses, including liver disease, kidney disease, endocarditis & more? stanford.io/2W0rLgO

September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth, & rectal physical exams play an important role in identifying cancer. See #StanfordMed25's how-to guide here: stanford.io/4e81J06

Getting to the Heart of Medicine: Uncovering the Intangible Skills Clinicians Say Matter Most - NAM By Jamie Durana

"Masterclass in Medicine: Lessons from the Experts," a new book written by @nam.edu members including @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social 's Michelle Barry, explores how physicians can build intangible skills related to #PatientCare. bit.ly/4mOIpJJ

This #StanfordMed25 video breaks down the most common causes of shoulder pain — like rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder & more — & shows how to diagnose them through a focused #PhysicalExam. bit.ly/4jYTdU1

Why in Parkinson's Disease Observation is Critical - Stanford Neurologist Stanford Director of Parkinson's Center presents the Parkinson's disease physical exam and shows why observing your patient is critical in the initial diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Dave also shares a real patient experience on his diagnosis with Parkinson's and some of the struggles this comes with. The rest of the series will be uploaded in the coming weeks. Produced by Aaron Frank, MD and Errol Ozdalga, MD. Thank you CSRP Funding for your support of Stanford 25. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 5 Key Skills for the Parkinson's Exam 1:40 40% of Parkinson's patients cared for by non-neurologists 2:11 Why observation is so important 2:45 Dave's Story and Observation 5:00 Writing Issues 6:18 Takeaways from Observing Dave 6:50 Asymmetric Findings 7:12 Leg Observations

Our new video with Stanford Neurology's Kathleen Poston covers why observation is critical in the initial diagnosis of #ParkinsonsDisease & features a real patient who shares his experience. bit.ly/41GQ4RG

No Cap: Gen Z Clinicians Are Changing Bedside Manner How Gen Z doctors engage with younger patients — and how you can too.

@medscape.com explores how #GenZ physicians connect with younger patients — & what can be learned from it. wb.md/3HjP679

Will Flanary (Dr. Glaucomflecken) brings his unique perspective as an #ophthalmologist, comedian & sudden cardiac death survivor to @Stanford Department of Medicine's Grand Rounds on Sept. 5 at noon. Stanford community welcome at campus & satellite locations. stan.md/4mP3WkS

Here's a quick look at how #StanfordMed25's Andre Kumar uses point-of-care ultrasound (#POCUS) to evaluate heart function in real time—showing both probe positioning & live echo views. Full video here: bit.ly/4fovqvg

#StanfordMed25 Team Spotlight: Sonoo Thadaney Israni is the Executive Director of the Program in #BedsideMedicine. Her diverse expertise spans academic management, teaching, marketing, coaching, filmmaking & more!

Quick refresher on #ParkinsonsDisease: The physical exam plays a key role in diagnosing & monitoring progression. Examination consists of a series of tests & maneuvers that evaluate the four main characteristics of the disease. More: stanford.io/2OahcTK #S25ClinicalSkills

When studying percussion in the pulmonary exam, it's important to be able to outline the area of "absolute" cardiac dullness — a fist-sized area just to the left of the sternum. If it is not there, it suggests emphysema. stanford.io/2mYkHlb

#CarpalTunnelSyndrome is the most common nerve entrapment syndrome, affecting approximately 3.8% of the general population. Visit stan.md/45iQbnE to view Stanford Medicine 25's guide to the physical exam, which reviews inspection steps, the motor exam and provocative maneuvers.

Physical Exam Resources for Parkinson's Disease: A Guide for Medical Learners Explore physical exam resources from Stanford Medicine 25 to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease—a growing neurological condition affecting millions.

Parkinson's Foundation estimates 1.1 million Americans have #ParkinsonsDisease. Although there is currently no cure, early diagnosis improves outcomes. Check out these #StanfordMed25 resources to help medical learners recognize the condition: stanford.io/3J3pH1T

Why is "25" part of our name? It's symbolic! We started with 25 key physical exam techniques — not because there are only 25 worth knowing, but because we had to start somewhere. Think of "25" as a call to action — to start, learn, master & then carry those skills to the bedside!

Hands-On Healing: The Evidence Behind Therapeutic Touch From Abraham Verghese’s TEDTalk to new research on physical and emotional benefits, we explore why touch is still essential in patient care.

We know from our personal clinical experience that hands are powerful instruments of healing — but there's also some fascinating research that sheds light on the physical & emotional benefits of human touch: stanford.io/4lgoeU9

"There are no algorithms & no shortcuts for patient-centered care," writes #StanfordMed25's Andrew Elder in an opinion piece for @bmj.com. bit.ly/4mA4Lhx

Conference

Stanford Medicine 25 faculty members Abraham Verghese, Andrew Elder, Maja Artandi, & John Kugler will present at Northwestern Center for Bedside Medicine's Conference in Bedside Medicine this November! Hope to see you there! bit.ly/44ZRRn0

Pediatric #cardiologist Tom Collins demonstrates the cardiovascular exam of a newborn & provides a realistic reproduction of some #HeartMurmurs that might be encountered in early infancy. stanford.io/400fsB8

Major categories of hyperkinetic movement disorders include tremor, tics, myoclonus, chorea, athetosis, dystonia & hemiballismus. See more on movement disorders from #StanfordMed25: stanford.io/4lAGaIV

#StanfordMed25's Poonam Hosamani is a #ClinicalEducator & #hospitalist with a passion for education & #PatientCare. She is working on several projects within Stanford 25, including a skills assessment exam. We are grateful for the expertise Poonam brings to our team!

If you're passionate about bedside medicine, physical exam techniques & the patient-physician connection, you've come to the right place! Here's a quick look at what #StanfordMed25 is all about. Learn more: stanford.io/4kudBfe

Tip for the low back #PhysicalExam: Inspection is best done by first observing your patient first standing upright, then again bending forward while still standing. More tips --> stanford.io/2VAoTDP

Stanford Neurologist: Parkinson's Disease Physical Exam This video is brought to you by Stanford Medicine 25 to teach you the exam to diagnose Parkinson's Disease confidently as well as monitor response to treatment or progression of disease. New Parkinson's Videos With Dr. Poston Here: https://youtu.be/AK0r4_5WhUo and https://youtu.be/swa6eC1mhEw. The video is lead by Dr. Kathleen Poston. She is faculty at Stanford and a neurologist with an expertise in movement disorders. She is an active researcher in the field of Parkinson's Disease and an wonderful clinician. (The patient is this video, Larry, is a patient of Dr. Poston's.) * All exams are demonstrated with examples of real abnormalities thanks to our amazing patients! Special thank you to Larry for being the primary patient in this video. Larry is an amazing teacher and person! The four cardinal parts of the exam for Parkinson's Disease (covered in detail in this video) are: 1) Bradykinesia (required for diagnosis of 2) Rigidity 3) Tremor (usually rest tremor but also kinetic and intentional tremor) 4) Issues with gait and postural instability The Stanford Medicine 25 program for bedside medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine aims to promote the culture of bedside medicine to make current and future clinicians and other healthcare provides better at the art of physical diagnosis and more confident at the bedside of their patients. Visit us: Website: http://stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu/ Blog: http://stanfordmedicine25.stanford.ed... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StanfordMedi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanfordMed25

In this #StanfordMed25 video, Stanford Neurology's Kathleen Poston teaches the exam to diagnose #ParkinsonsDisease & to monitor response to treatment or progression of disease. bit.ly/431OGu5

Tips and Considerations for Medical Draping to Promote Patient Comfort Check out tips for patient-centered medical draping to enhance comfort, dignity, and exam quality during physical exams.

Keeping your patients properly covered during exams helps ensure comfort & also impacts technical aspects of the exam. Read more in this #StanfordMed25 blog post: stanford.io/44abIOA

Check out these quick notes on the low back physical exam! For more tips on inspection, palpation, provocative tests, the neuro exam & awareness of more concerning causes of back pain: stanford.io/2VAoTDP

Visit stanford.io/3F9D12Y to review #StanfordMed25's introduction to the #spleen exam, which includes tips for palpation & percussion. #BedMed #splenomegaly

The #PhysicalExam plays a critical role in clinically evaluating foot & ankle pain, which is common in the outpatient setting. Knowing basic maneuvers & physical signs can help assess the presence & the severity of lesions. See more in this #StanfordMed25 guide: stanford.io/2R5m5Ql

The AI battle reshaping how doctors document patient visits Microsoft's Dragon Copilot and challenger Abridge are battling to solve healthcare's documentation crisis with AI that automatically transcribes doctor-patient conversations, potentially addressing th...

The Neuron explores how the rise of ambient AI for medical documentation during patient visits could help bring physicians & patients closer together: bit.ly/3Hn5yTN