The periodic health examination. Of what real value is it?
Brewer, L.M.
Postgraduate Medicine 74(5): 125-129
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 6634517 Document Number: 212329
The periodic health examination for adults does not have the blessing of the entire medical community. In fact, screening for disease is quite a controversial subject, with adamant supporters pro and con. In this article, Dr Brewer shares his views--and those of others--as he assesses the value of common screening tests.
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