March 3, 2026Open Access

POCUS: Is It Time? … And Is There Time?

Key Points

POCUS can significantly enhance bedside clinical care, yet its adoption faces time-related challenges.
Despite its benefits, the lengthy learning and application process may hinder POCUS integration in clinical settings.
Observational analysis highlights the need for better educational strategies and technical improvements for clinicians.
This discussion emphasizes the importance of resolving time and workflow issues to fully leverage POCUS's potential benefits.

Abstract

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as an important and useful improvement for bedside clinical care. Its wide adoption is slowed by the time it takes to perform, and the time it takes to learn. This commentary discusses this dilemma, and needed directions in education, technical advancements, and financial workflows for family medicine clinicians to better incorporate POCUS into clinical practice.

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Stephen T. Erickson

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The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Jefferson Healthcare

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POCUS: Is It Time? … And Is There Time?

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