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How Not to Get Fooled by the Medical Literature - Part 4 Diagnostic Tests

Sensible Medicine

The most common question we get asked is: is there a course on how to become better at critically reading medical research. Here it is! This is the fourth of 9 videos that we recorded as part of a course on clinical appraisal, and there will be many more to come. We call our… Read more

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Diagnostic Limitations

Sensible Medicine

What is the line that divides a true diagnostic enigma, that is, a diagnosis that is very difficult to make but achievable, from one of those things that modern medicine simply doesn’t have the answer for? is an emergency medicine physician at Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE. Daniel Milyavsky, M.D.

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment.

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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. The Medical Detectives by Berton Roueche is a beloved classic. Lisa Sanders has made a career -- beyond her medical practice – of engaging descriptions of struggles to solve difficult cases.

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More Problems with (and Suggestions for) Medical Education

Sensible Medicine

We’ve had a number of articles on Sensible Medicine about medical education. It is probably not surprising as many of our writers and readers have had personal experience with medical education and/or work with trainees everyday. While transparency is good, it leads to gaming the system by medical schools and students.

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A Brief Study on Diagnostic Reasoning 

We Care Online

Diagnostic reasoning is one of the most essential skills for any health care professional, from medical students to seasoned physicians. Mastering diagnostic reasoning is crucial for providing accurate patient care, minimizing errors, and improving health outcomes. What is Diagnostic Reasoning?

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What consumers think about medical devices

Medical Economics

A survey from Propel Software provides insight into growing consumer expectations for medical devices and how manufacturers must adapt. The findings suggest consumers are no longer passive users of medical technology—they want transparency, support, and continual improvements. Here are the findings. Based on feedback from 2,000 U.S.