NEJM Review Establishes Point-of-Care Ultrasound as Essential Bedside Diagnostic Tool

This NEJM review provides a comprehensive overview of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), covering its growing role in emergency, critical care, and outpatient settings. The authors outline how bedside ultrasound performed by treating clinicians accelerates diagnosis, guides procedures, and improves patient outcomes. The review underscores the need for structured training programmes and quality assurance as POCUS becomes standard practice across medical specialties.