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09/03/26

History taking: the foundation of diagnostic excellence.

Russell, Stephen W; Garibaldi, Brian T; Salvador, Doug. Diagnosis (Berl).

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Communication Foundations of Diagnostic Excellence Patients and Families as Partners
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Summary

History taking is an elemental exchange between patients and clinicians. This narrative review examines history taking as a core component of diagnostic safety, emphasizing communication, contextual understanding, and patient-centered information gathering. The authors discuss practical approaches for clinicians and patients and consider digital tools and AI as potential adjuncts rather than replacements for human interaction. The paper reinforces history taking as a diagnostic-excellence intervention.
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Russell SW, Garibaldi BT, Salvador D. History taking: the foundation of diagnostic excellence. Diagnosis (Berl). Epub 2026 Sep 3.