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Why is it rare to take a complete history or conduct a detailed examination before initiating treatment?
The urgency of the need to start treatment
What is the approach to filling in missing components of history, examination, and investigation after treatment has been initiated?
Often based on 'best guess' to guide the next treatment decision
What is often necessary when guiding the next treatment decision?
Restricting oneself to only required information
What happens rarely before initiating treatment?
Taking a complete history or conducting a detailed examination
What determines the difference in approach when dealing with linear disease patients?
'Best guess' basis for diagnosis
Learn about the assessment of critically ill patients, including identifying physiological abnormalities, correcting those abnormalities, and diagnosing the underlying problem.
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