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Diagnostic Limitations

Sensible Medicine

I have an appointment at the Mayo Clinic in two months.” What is the line that divides a true diagnostic enigma, that is, a diagnosis that is very difficult to make but achievable, from one of those things that modern medicine simply doesn’t have the answer for? “Why don’t we start you out on venlafaxine?”

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation.

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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. Whatever great advances are ahead, I cannot foresee a time that people will be comfortable receiving counseling from a computer or receiving recommendations about diagnostics or treatments.

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Why Attribution Bias Might be the Costliest Bias

Sensible Medicine

I am also obsessed with our diagnostic reasoning biases. In this article, Dr. Adam Cifu To paraphrase Shaw and Hawking, “The greatest threat to diagnostic excellence is not lack of a diagnosis but rather the illusion of a diagnosis.” ” Bias distorts our perception and leads to errors in diagnostic reasoning.

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Friday Reflection 28: Four of the Things Patients Have Taught Me

Sensible Medicine

We read about diseases and their associated diagnostic tests and treatments. Diagnostic reasoning is supposed to my specialty. She responded to treatment with prednisone and was thankful at a follow-up appointment three weeks later. Diagnostic tests give you more than just a diagnosis. ” I was a little embarrassed.

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How Physicians Can Use AI to Streamline Their Work

Mobius MD

Triage Patient Communication Chatbots are very good at answering routine questions, triaging symptoms, and helping patients schedule appointments based on urgency. Using AI to direct patients to the right resources leads to fewer unnecessary appointments and a more efficient workflow for doctors.

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Friday Reflection #40: Power

Sensible Medicine

The medical team admits him and performs a diagnostic thoracentesis, the results of which reveal a complicated parapneumonic effusion (pH = 7.11). A patient, who sees herself as powerful, asks that I use my power to help her navigate the system – usually jumping to the front of the line with an earlier appointment.