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A Very Tepid Defense of the Physical Exam

Sensible Medicine

He discharges the patient with instructions to follow up if necessary. The exam tests a diagnostic hypothesis. The man came in feeling kind of crummy and was found to have a fever. There were no localizing concerns. The intern examines him and finds nothing. Lab work is normal other than leukocytosis (elevated white blood cell count).

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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

Old-fashioned doctors routinely seek all of the patient's previous medical records, not just the discharge summaries. There are cases when it is necessary to pore through old records, but the EMR and diagnostic technology has undermined this claim. Diagnostic reasoning is (at least partially) deductive reasoning.

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The Top Patient Safety Risks in 2025 Are Mostly About the “Human OS” – Reading ECRI’s Annual Report

Health Populi

as more patients get discharged to hospital-for-home and more acute-care workflows that fall on burdened caregivers (that is, family members and friends). Many more of these have to do with “technology” and devices (e.g.,

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Advice for the New Intern 2.0

Sensible Medicine

Whatever else goes on in the hospital, this is a problem that needs to be addressed, if not solved, prior to discharge. For any test you order, what is the diagnostic hypothesis you are testing? i] A clinical reasoning sin on the “Diagnostic Reasoning Yellow Card” Remind yourself of this fact every day.

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Advice for Internship: Part II

Sensible Medicine

Whatever else goes on in the hospital, this is a problem that needs to be addressed, if not solved, prior to discharge. For any test you order, what is the diagnostic hypothesis you are testing? 1 A clinical reasoning sin on the “Diagnostic Reasoning Yellow Card.” ” Share Photo Credit: Stacey Koenitz

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RAG in Healthcare: Your Complete Guide to Its Implementation

Arkenea

. ” RAG powered clinical decision support systems can: Analyze patient symptoms against your hospital’s historical cases and outcomes Recommend treatment protocols based on your organization’s success rates Flag potential drug interactions using your current formulary Suggest diagnostic procedures based on your equipment availability (..)

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AI is Transforming Healthcare Behind the Scenes

Mobius MD

AI tools can help balance the ecosystem by improving resource management, from bed availability to diagnostic equipment usage. By predicting admissions and discharge patterns, AI helps prevent overcrowding and reduces wait times.