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Friday Reflection 44: Diagnostic Enigma

Sensible Medicine

I feel most like I am “among my people” discussing diagnostic dilemmas with my team post call. The Medical Detectives by Berton Roueche is a beloved classic. Lisa Sanders has made a career -- beyond her medical practice – of engaging descriptions of struggles to solve difficult cases.

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A Brief Study on Diagnostic Reasoning 

We Care Online

Diagnostic reasoning is one of the most essential skills for any health care professional, from medical students to seasoned physicians. Mastering diagnostic reasoning is crucial for providing accurate patient care, minimizing errors, and improving health outcomes. What is Diagnostic Reasoning?

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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

Old-fashioned doctors spend whatever time it takes to obtain a good medical history and physical examination. The history and physical exam is not something to be fetishized but something to be recognized as a time saver. Old-fashioned doctors order tests to substantiate, not generate, their clinical impressions.

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Lake Washington Vascular Ransomware Attack Affects 21,500 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Lake Washington Vascular was unable to determine exactly what information was viewed or extracted from its systems and said the information likely compromised included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnostic test results, medical histories, diagnosis and treatment information, payer identification numbers, and government-issued identifiers.

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Patient Data Compromised in Palomar Health Medical Group Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

For certain users, limited demographic information may also have been disclosed and, potentially, lab test names or lab test resources viewed on the website but no lab test results.

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Role of a Medical Administrative Assistant in Managing Electronic Medical Records

Northwest Career College

What is an Electronic Medical Record? Electronic medical records are, for the most part, an electronic version of the patient chart. They contain a core set of information, including: Medical histories. Results of the diagnostic tests. Medications; treatment plans: The records of the Doctor and the nurse.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Mental health progress notes, also known as clinical notes or treatment notes, are a key part of every behavioral health practice.