title: Unexpected effects of a social drug.
abstract: At medical school we are taught that history is 90 per cent of the diagnosis. In general practice, with earlier presentation of illnesses it assumes an even greater role. This case illustrates the great importance of the history; to make the diagnosis, to reduce the cost of investigations and to increase patient rapport.
authors.affiliation: Toowoomba Base Hospital Rural Training Unit.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hudson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002110:Caffeine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003069:Coffee / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations
chemical_list: D003069:Coffee; D002110:Caffeine