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The following entities should be examined by the physician desiring to assess the residual span of life of the patient using direct observation,and inference such as:
The following entities should be examined by the physician desiring to assess the residual span of life of the patient using direct observation,and inference such as:
- Physical appearance (complexion, appearance of eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin), including attributes perceived by the senses (voice, smell, taste, touch, etc.)
- Behavioral traits (mood, upkeep, conduct, etc.)
- Behavioral traits (mood, upkeep, conduct, etc.)
- Dietary habits and lifestyle (regimens, ability to digest, etc.)
- Dietary habits and lifestyle (regimens, ability to digest, etc.)
Out of these entities, some are not seated in a patient but are about patients. Those who are not seated in patients are required to be examined with logic based on scriptural instructions and inference. Those which can be seen in patients are examined by observing their constitution and morbid conditions. The factors not seated in patients are often circumstantial like an informer who comes with news of patient and the good/bad omens seen by the physician. But all these factors should be assessed wisely in the quest for the life of the patient. [4]
Out of these entities, some are not seated in a patient but are about patients. Those who are not seated in patients are required to be examined with logic based on scriptural instructions and inference. Those which can be seen in patients are examined by observing their constitution and morbid conditions. The factors not seated in patients are often circumstantial like an informer who comes with news of patient and the good/bad omens seen by the physician. But all these factors should be assessed wisely in the quest for the life of the patient. [4]
==== Factors responsible for natural constitution ====
==== Factors responsible for natural constitution ====