Editorial Commentary

An ever-increasing reliance on medical technology now dominates patient care. As a result, clinical skills have plummeted.^1,2 Yet the preceding article takes us back to a time when clinical skills were paramount. Even then, the author's deductive talents were exceptional, particularly those that he displayed as a medical student. Moreover, they support his belief—and mine—that the ability to observe is an innate gift that all of us have but don't always grasp, cultivate, or use.

So thank you, Dr. Grais, for sharing your experiences with us and for fanning the embers of a powerful diagnostic tool—the art of observation.