title: Choosing the best stethoscope.
abstract: Go beyond the bells and whistles to learn how to select this important assessment tool.
authors: Sigma Theta Tau International, USA.
authors: C Estelle
authors: CE
authors: Beaumont
mesh_terms: D000162:Acoustics / Q000295:instrumentation; D002755:Choice Behavior; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D019023:Stethoscopes / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*