Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Doctors of a certain age tend to fetishize the physical exam. I think this is because learning the physical exam is an important part of the socialization of the doctor. Though with every passing day I feel more and more like part of the old guard, I can only give the exam a tepid defense.

Physical Exams 107

Physical Exams Follow-Up Tests Discharges 107

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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.

Diagnostics 54

Diagnostics Physical Exams Tests Medical History 54

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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.

Physical Exams 104

Physical Exams Tests Diagnostics Discharges 104

Valant

JULY 24, 2024

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Plan : Further diagnostic tests and other tasks are included here, along with proposed treatment including patient education, medications, further therapy, and so on.

Medical History 98

Medical History Physical Exams Vital Signs Documentation 98

MedQuest College

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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.

Emergency Response 59

Emergency Response Vital Signs Diagnostics Physical Exams 59

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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. This is what everyone fears, square D. ” This is a rare situation.

Hospice 93

Hospice Diagnostics Physical Exams Vital Signs 93

MedQuest College

AUGUST 23, 2024

Their duties often include: – Assisting with Medical Procedures: Vet techs prepare animals for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor anesthesia and assist during procedures, perform dental cleanings – Conducting Laboratory Tests: They collect samples (blood, urine, etc.) and perform diagnostic tests.

Physical Exams 59

Physical Exams Vital Signs Tests Diagnostics 59