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Every patient tells a story offers an unvarnished look at the detective work inherent in nearly all illnesses. It examines how doctors confront uncertainty and intrigue when diagnosing patients, highlighting challenges from the physical exam to inter‑physician communication, the unpredictable nature of diagnostic tests, and the potential catastrophe of diagnostic errors.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science
Authors: Lisa Sanders
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