Beyond the Stethoscope explores how POCUS can transform bedside assessment of cardiac and respiratory pathology, demonstrating how clinicians can move beyond traditional examination to rapidly identify key findings that directly influence diagnosis and management. Through focused examples, the session will cover the identification of left ventricular dysfunction using bedside echocardiography, highlighting simple approaches to assessing cardiac function in acute care settings. It will also explore the role of lung ultrasound as a powerful diagnostic and decision-making tool, demonstrating how sonographic findings can help differentiate between common pulmonary pathologies such as pulmonary oedema, pneumonia, and pleural disease. Finally, the session will examine the use of focused echocardiography in suspected pulmonary embolism, discussing the key echocardiographic signs that can support clinical suspicion in critically unwell patients. Designed for clinicians working in acute and critical care environments, this session will provide practical insights into how integrating cardiac and lung ultrasound at the bedside can enhance diagnostic accuracy and guide timely clinical decisions.