ABSTRACT
Having read the previous chapters, a common theme will be apparent. Triage time-dependent emergencies first, then confirm or refute the diagnosis on referral for the rest. Firstly, start picking up clues from the moment the patient walks into your room: their gait, their age, the presence of any other immediately apparent systemic condition of note, but most importantly their demeanour. It is almost impossible to be like the famous Dr. Gregory House and know immediately what the diagnosis is from the very first second of the patient entering the room, though by using a logical thought process, important clues can be picked up in an efficient manner, which are explained in detail in this chapter.
