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Area of Science:

• Medical Practice
• Clinical Skills

Background:

• The 21st century sees a trend towards prioritizing complementary examinations.
• This shift may overshadow the foundational role of clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critique the overemphasis on diagnostic testing.
• To reassert the value of clinical examination and patient history taking.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of current medical practices.
• Discussion of medical and medicolegal influences on diagnostic approaches.

Main Results:

• The "dictatorship" of complementary examinations is identified as a problem.
• Medical and medicolegal factors continue to support the necessity of clinical skills.

Conclusions:

• A balanced approach integrating clinical examination with diagnostic tests is essential.
• History taking and clinical examination remain indispensable tools for accurate diagnosis and patient care.