By Calvin C. Kuo, MD
Despite a choice of agents and techniques, adherence is challenging
I’ll never forget my first simulated clinical patient exam in medical school. After entering the exam room, I introduced myself to the patient and shook his hand. The proctor immediately interjected and told me that I had failed the first test. She made the point that we, as healthcare providers, should cleanse our hands before as well as after every patient contact.