POCUS: Is It Time? … And Is There Time?

Abstract

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as an important and useful improvement for bedside clinical care. Its wide adoption is slowed by the time it takes to perform, and the time it takes to learn. This commentary discusses this dilemma, and needed directions in education, technical advancements, and financial workflows for family medicine clinicians to better incorporate POCUS into clinical practice.

Keywords: Family Medicine; POCUS; Point-of-Care Systems; Technology; Ultrasonography.