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constraint theory  

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  • Diagnosis—the process by which examination and existing knowledge are used to establish the nature and circumstances of a particular condition—has always been the basis of the practice of medicine. It is the focal point of the doctor-patient relationship. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Constraint Theory]

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