Use of Point-of-Care Tests (POCTs) by US Primary Care Physicians

Conclusions:
Findings show that a variety of point-of-care tests are used by US family physicians for immediate diagnosis and monitoring. With continuing technical improvements and decreasing costs, it is highly likely that POCT use will increase dramatically.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - May 10, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sohn, A. J., Hickner, J. M., Alem, F. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research