Seven Attributes Analysis

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Which of the seven attributes do you feel is the most essential and why? Determine and support your choice in a clear and concise manner. After obtaining a detailed patient medical history, the seven attributes of a symptoms(s) help us discern the reason(s) or probable causes of the patient's present illness(Bickley, 2016). From my personal perspective, I feel that out of the seven attributes( Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating/Alleviating factors, Radiation and Timing), Location is the most essential attribute. Once we learn the location of a patient's symptom, this information would help us focus on a specific body system(s), instead of a more broader assessment approach. Consequently, we can seek clues to further assess

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