• Assessment of otoscopy: how does observation compare to a review of clinical evidence? 

      Davis, Simon; Norvik, Jon Viljar; Hansen, Kristin Elisa Ruud; Vognild, Ingrid; Reierth, Eirik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015)
      Background and Purpose: To investigate how much the method of observation agrees with a standardised review of evidence of clinical examination, for the assessment of clinical otoscopic competence. <br> Methods: 65 medical students took part in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) station using patients with real pathology. Examiners assessed otoscopic competency in tympanic membrane ...
    • GP-confirmed complete Achilles tendon rupture using pocket-sized ultrasound: a case report 

      Davis, Simon; Lott, Alexander; Besada, Emilio (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-25)
      The incidence of complete Achilles tendon rupture is 18 per 100 000 patient-years and is usually diagnosed clinically by GPs. The extent of clinical misdiagnosis is unknown in Norway, but may be high. This is important as delayed treatment has unfavourable consequences. We report how a GP, with no clinical ultrasound experience, recorded images with a pocket-sized ultrasound device (PSUD) under ...