Importance of Patient History and Physical Examination in Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to Other Chronic Diseases: Results of a Physician Survey

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Castrejon I., McCollum L., DURUSU TANRIÖVER M., Pincus T.

ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH, vol.64, no.8, pp.1250-1255, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 64 Issue: 8
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1002/acr.21650
• Journal Name: ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1250-1255
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. To survey physicians' opinions concerning the relative importance of 5 clinical encounter components-vital signs, patient history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and ancillary studies-in the diagnosis and management of 8 chronic diseases.