Which of the following activities characterizes a clinical approach (as opposed to an epidemiologic approach)?
A) Description of specific signs and symptoms in a patient
B) Description of seasonal trends in disease occurrence
C) Examination of disease occurrence among population groups
D) Demonstration of geographic variations in disease frequency

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A clinical approach focuses on individual patients, including their specific signs and symptoms, while an epidemiologic approach deals with patterns and causes of diseases in populations.

Which of the Following Activities Characterizes a Clinical Approach (As