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On August 14, 2016, the '''physical exam''' passed away after its decade-long battle with obscurity.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/ama-holds-funeral-service-for-physical-exam/ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam (Gomerblog)]</ref> This was a relief to many health care providers - nurses and doctors alike - who wanted to see the '''physical exam''' stop its needless suffering and pass away in peace, which it did; one week prior to its passing, the '''physical exam''' was made DNR. On September 14, 2016, the American Medical Association held a large funeral service for the '''physical exam'''. A moving tribute was planned in which multiple health care providers would demonstrate aspects of the '''physical exam''', however, no one could remember any maneuvers. Internists and neurologists were particularly moved by the ceremony.
'''Brief Resurrection of the Physical Exam'''
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On August 11, 2017, hospitalist Miguel Ruiz briefly brought the '''physical exam''' back to life by absolutely crushing the lung exam that morning. Word spread throughout the country like wildfire and experts predict a brief surge in pulmonary examinations and fellowships.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/08/crushes-lung-exam-morning/ Doctor Absolutely Crushes the Lung Exam This Morning (Gomerblog)]</ref> However, many predict the disinterest in the '''physical exam''' should fade by wintertime when radiology rules the day again.