Diagnosis and problem-solving
To make a diagnosis:
- generate a working diagnosis or identify the problem
- look for discriminating physical signs to help confirm or refute the working diagnosis
- interpret the information obtained from patient records, history, examination and investigations
- apply the basic, behavioural and clinical sciences to identifying, solving and managing the patient's problems
- bear in mind one's own limits of competence and act appropriately
ref: Robin C Fraser, Clinical Method: a general practice approach, 2e 1992, Butterworth Heinemann
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