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On history-taking before surgery.

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History-taking is discussed with particular reference to cutaneous surgery. Systematic questioning with regard to general health, established and potential allergies, medicaments currently being taken, and miscellaneous relevant matters is important to the planning, execution, and outcome of surgical procedures.

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D A Gross. 1981. On history-taking before surgery.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1981.tb00597.x

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