How Clinical Reasoning Actually Works
Clinical reasoning is more than memorizing differentials. It involves gathering information, updating probabilities and testing competing explanations.
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Clinical Reasoning
Clinical reasoning involves integrating patient information with medical knowledge to generate, test and refine diagnostic and management hypotheses.
Building a Differential
A useful differential should reflect the patient's presentation, prioritize dangerous and likely diagnoses and remain responsive to new evidence.