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There are five basic methods of examination: inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and olfactory examination. In addition to using our own perception in physical examination, we also utilize a variety of simple instruments (Table 41.1, Fig. 41.1).
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Wan, X., Zeng, R. (2020). Basic Skills of Physical Examination. In: Wan, XH., Zeng, R. (eds) Handbook of Clinical Diagnostics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7677-1_41
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