Episode #142 Is palpation a necessary clinical skill ?

During this episode I discuss palpation as a skill. 

I open the episode with the topic of inter/intra rater reliability in research and how it relates to the topic of palpation. 

I discuss what I think are some of the positives and negatives in the broader discussion of palpation as part of the clinical picture and learning.

Along the way I provide examples of how I use palpation in my practice, how I relate it to the outcomes I am attempting to achieve and the decisions I make in my practice. 

Does you think palpation is a necessary skill? Comment your thoughts below.