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In most cases the diagnosis is made by an emergency room doctor on the basis of the patient's history. Because the human mouth contains a variety of bacteria, the doctor will order a laboratory culture in order to choose the most effective antibio...
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In most cases the diagnosis is made by an emergency room doctor on the basis of the patient's history. The medical examination involves taking the history of the injury and assessing the type of wound and damage. The child's record of tetanus immu...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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