My goal is to empower you with the Stethoscope that will truly improve your practice
Hi, I am John C. Abbott, M.D. I have been practicing medicine for as long as I can remember, first as a Family Practice Physician in my small hometown in Illinois then as a Professor.
I have always shared a passion for technology and medicine during my career. However, being close to retirement, I finally found the time to share my passion with you.
My goal is to help you choose your stethoscope wisely. A stethoscope will not make you a better doctor, but it will help you in your daily practice.
During my career that lasted more than 40 years, I had the chance to test a lot of stethoscopes and have a pretty good grasp of what is helpful as a nurse, med student, or even seasoned doctor.
I put a lot of time and effort into creating this content, but do not take my word as the definitive opinion. A stethoscope is just like a car. You have to test drive it first. You do not choose a stethoscope. It will choose you!
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