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. 1993;50(6):337-9.

History taking

D Short  1
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  • PMID: 8242218

History taking

D Short. Br J Hosp Med. 1993.

Abstract

History taking is the most important component of the consultation. It requires the mastery of a defined body of knowledge, skills and attitudes, which do not improve simply with experience and need to be updated.

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