Chapter 25: Don't Mess With A Doctor

"Lie down on the bed. I'll examine you!" The man hesitated for a moment, then lay down on the hospital bed, shoes and all. Walter began palpating the patient's head. Palpation was the most basic skill in a physical examination. The more basic it seemed, the more it tested a doctor's skill and experience. Through touch, a doctor could assess the skin, muscles, and nerves, gaining direct feedback and analyzing the patient's condition. Walter had once been a military doctor. In the field, there...