Philosophy Upper Cervical Discussion 1. Alert health care is based on science, but its practical application is an art. One cannot determine the efficiency of any art by interexaminer reliability studies. Static or dynamic palpation is an art. It's perception and interpretation are purely subjective.
Diagnosis is based on inductive and deductive scientific principles.
However, percussion is an art. Auscultation is an art. Observation is an art. Questioning is an art. Listening is an art.