Clinical skills CANNOT be replaced by forms, checklists, scales, and questionnaires

This article was first published on December 22, 2023. It was last reviewed, updated, or edited on December 22, 2023. Am I imagining this or have you also noticed the increasing use in recent years of various kinds of forms, checklists, rating scales, and questionnaires for evaluating, diagnosing (yes, diagnosing!), and managing patients? There can…