When I taught PAs years ago, I told them that they should ALWAYS touch the patient, especially the area of complaint—i.e., touch the head for a headache. So often we just get a history, especially today with computers.—MICHAEL QUIRK, PA-C, MBA, DFAAPA, Cudjoe Key, Fla. (206-4)
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