Hate to break it to you all, but every hospital i've ever been at (and I've lived all over the US) I've only seen them take temps orally unless its a baby or small child then its rectally. Actually the ear thermometers are getting more and more common for ALL ages. Its scary, very scary only because of the inaccuracy. But i do agree with you R/R Sorry i don't have much to contribute to this topic but just thought i would share my observations. take care all