Making
a Diagnosis: History is Paramount
11%
8.75%
Investigation
12%
8.75%
Examination
76%
82.5%
History
W.
Virginia 1992
Nottingham
1975
•Both studies assessed new patients, with no
clear diagnosis who were
referred to a medical outpatient clinic
•The percentages relate to the information
that was required to reach the final diagnosis
•References:
Hampton JR et al. BMJ. 1975;2:486-9
Peterson MC et al. West Med J. 1992;156(2):163-5
Hampton JR et al. BMJ. 1975;2:486-9
Peterson MC et al. West Med J. 1992;156(2):163-5