General scheme of case taking
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In this chapter it will be
narrated in brief, how to follow a patient from his arrival at the hospital or
clinic unto his normal condition, i.e. after he has come round, It is a general
scheme and applied to all patients whoever come to the surgeon . The student
should learn this scheme and make it a reflex, so that he can apply to all his
patients, ultimately, this will become a habit in his professional career.
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| Doctor's case investigation |
This general scheme includes
– (1) History taking (2)Physical examination; (3)Special investigation;
(4)Clinical diagnosis;(5) Treatment-both medical and surgical; (6)Progress
during postoperative period ;(7) Follow –Up; (8) Termination.
In the clinic, It is a good
practice to start examining the patient since he walks into the room rather
than to meet him undressed on a coach in a cubicle. It is helpful if the person,
who accompanied the patient, remains by the side of the patient in the early
part of the history –taking and examination.
