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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. What makes a diagnostic dilemma? Diagnostic dilemmas are those which occupy the other three squares of a 2X2 table. 2 Common puzzles test diagnostic reasoning. These unsolved chronic problems are never easy.

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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. An exam finding does, on occasion, make you feel more comfortable with your diagnosis.

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Friday Reflection 31: 30 Years and Counting

Sensible Medicine

As an EBM and diagnostic reasoning obsessive, I often see this as a 2X2 table with the patients knowledge in the columns and the doctors as the rows: Most commonly, both doctor and patient know when the end of life is near — square A. .” ” In these situations, my approach is a frantic search for a diagnosis.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

Objective : Vital signs, results of physical exams, completion of inventories/instruments, and other actual observations such as the patient’s mood, behavior, appearance, and statements, when pertinent to treatment. Note Items of a particularly private nature may be reserved for private therapy notes (not progress notes).

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Emergency Response: The Role of Veterinary Technicians in Animal Emergencies

MedQuest College

Support During Diagnostic Procedures Veterinary technicians play a crucial role in supporting diagnostic procedures during emergencies. – Performing Diagnostic Tests: Operating imaging equipment like X-rays or ultrasounds to help diagnose internal injuries or conditions.

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Veterinary Technician vs. Veterinarian: Understanding the Differences in Roles and Responsibilities

MedQuest College

and perform diagnostic tests. Their duties encompass medical responsibilities, including: – Diagnosis and Treatment: Veterinarians conduct physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans. They provide vaccinations, dental care, and wellness checkups to prevent health issues.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

While video calls allow for visual assessments, certain aspects of a physical exam—such as checking vital signs, palpating areas of pain, or listening to a patient’s heart and lungs—cannot be replicated remotely. This limitation means that telehealth may not be suitable for all medical concerns.