TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Principles A1 - Ahern, Gerard A1 - Brygel, Maurice Y1 - 2014 N1 - T2 - Exploring Essential Surgery AB - The technique of history taking, combined with the art (and skill) involved in physical examination, still remains the basis of diagnosis (despite advances in medical technology). This process requires correlation and interpretation of the patient's symptoms and signs. The skill is in placing these factors in proper perspective. To be in a position to do this, good anatomical knowledge is vital. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1167657441 ER -