Abstract
Although it is not the intention of this chapter to teach clinical methods, several of the more important points in the history taking and physical examination that are especially important from the life insurance point of view are dealt with in some detail.
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Brackenridge, R.D.C., Croxson, R.S. (2000). The Medical Examination. In: Brackenridge, R.D.C., Elder, W.J. (eds) Medical Selection of Life Risks. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14499-0_16
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