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[[File:MMSA Checking Blood Pressure.JPG|thumb|A blood pressure check. (WC/Kilbosh)]] | |||
The '''physical examination''', also '''clinical examination''', in medicine is the art of acquiring information while looking fancy. The findings usually don't make the [[diagnosis]]. The [[clinical history|history]] is often far more important. | The '''physical examination''', also '''clinical examination''', in medicine is the art of acquiring information while looking fancy. The findings usually don't make the [[diagnosis]]. The [[clinical history|history]] is often far more important. | ||