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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 9/2005

01-09-2005 | Editorial

Getting back to basics

Authors: Thomas L. Slovis, Donald Frush

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 9/2005

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The best medical decisions are made after accumulating the appropriate clinical data. This begins with the basic historical facts, including any past medical history that might be pertinent to the current condition. It is followed by a detailed physical examination, supplemented by appropriate laboratory and imaging procedures. At the conclusion of these investigations, a proper differential diagnosis is put forth. By choosing among the results of all of these evaluations, the correct diagnosis may be derived. …
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Title
Getting back to basics
Authors
Thomas L. Slovis
Donald Frush
Publication date
01-09-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 9/2005
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-005-1514-7

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