Clinical Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What single attribute of a test will best help a practitioner determine its value as evidence as it relates to a particular condition?
A
Likelihood ratio
2
Q
What term is used to describe a mental summary of a practitioner’s knowledge of a disease?
A
Illness script
3
Q
In what section of a medical chart would we be most likely to include information about symptoms?
A
Subjective
4
Q
If a practitioner is seeking to obtain valuable medical information while exposing the patient to minimal harm, discomfort or inconvenience, what aspect of the diagnostic process will they engage in?
A
History taking
5
Q
A naturopathic doctor has just obtained some initial information from a patient about her main concern. What is the next step?
A
Consider what information is still needed
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