Considering the probable differential diagnosis
- Author:
Daisy M. Medina
;
Kristine Jeanica Atienza
;
Clarisse Biscante
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Evidence-based family practice;
Pre-test probability
- MeSH:
Diagnosis, Differential
- From:
The Filipino Family Physician
2022;60(1):19-25
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Differential diagnosis is the method of limiting the possible causes of the patient’s symptoms before making a final diagnosis. For experienced clinicians, it is the process of using clinical experience alongside the patient’s symptoms and test results to prioritize the list of possibilities until the diagnosis can be identified with confidence.
- Full text:Filipino-Family-Physician-2022-60-pages-23-29.pdf
