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The widening gap between point-of-care ultrasonography course participation and supervision resources

Published inEuropean journal of internal medicine, vol. 144, 106645
Publication date2026-02
First online date2025-12-16
Abstract

POCUS has brought diagnostic improvement to the bedside for targeted clinical questions by providing real-time imaging to guide clinical decision making across various settings, including the internal medicine ward. However, achieving proficiency in POCUS is not automatic; it requires theoretical knowledge, hands-on training, and longitudinal supervised practice. As improper use of POCUS can result in misdiagnosis, unnecessary additional testing, and inappropriate treatment, minimum competency requirements have been established in several countries.

Keywords
  • Accreditation
  • Certification
  • Determinant
  • POCUS
  • Ultrasound
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LEIDI, Antonio Siro Gabriele, FONTANET, Aurélie, GROSGURIN, Olivier. The widening gap between point-of-care ultrasonography course participation and supervision resources. In: European journal of internal medicine, 2026, vol. 144, p. 106645. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2025.106645
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