Stethoscopes: Are They Still Useful?

EPISODE · Feb 28, 2014 · 3 MIN

Stethoscopes: Are They Still Useful?

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In today’s world of advanced medical technology, do doctors still need stethoscopes or are they just for show? Dr. Bates from Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, ID, talks about this iconic diagnostic tool still found around many physician’s necks. Learn about the stethoscope, what your doctor is listening for, what those sounds mean, and why it’s still a useful tool.

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