Ugh! Sports physicals!
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 20087011.
- Also identified by DOI 10.3810/psm.1996.08.1370.
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Abstract
For the most part, physicians who take care of athletes tend to view the preparticipation physical exam (PPE) as a necessary but time-consuming and somewhat bothersome evil. It is not fun. It usually occurs at the hottest, most uncomfortable time of the year, and is often sandwiched between regular work responsibilities and family plans. ("I'd love to see you pitch tonight, Ian, but I've got to do sports physicals for 3 hours after work.").