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A patient presents with new cervical pain in an outpatient clinic. What should be the initial step in assessment?

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Obtain cervical MRI

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Perform focused history-taking and physical examination

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Order electrodiagnostic testing before neurological examination

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Begin treatment before screening for red flags

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Obtain dynamic cervical radiographs in every patient

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