Since their invention in 1816, stethoscopes have been an indispensable tool in the practice of medicine. Inexpensive and easy to use, these simple devices allow doctors to diagnose patients by listening to the sounds produced by their body.
An article from CBS News reveals, however, that stethoscopes might soon be set aside in favor of portable ultrasound devices. While the article does make it clear that not every Tacoma urgent care physician might soon be throwing their stethoscopes in the trash, it does provide an exciting view of the possible future of healthcare.
http://ushealthworkstacoma.wordpress.com/2014/03/20/ultrasound-may-replace-stethoscopes-of-tacoma-urgent-care-physicians/
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