Intro

Question 1

6 elements of patient/client management

Answer 1

1) examination
2) evaluation
3) clinical diagnosis
4) prognosis
5) intervention
6) outcomes

Question 2

examination

Answer 2

comprehensive screening and specific testing process that leads to:
1) clinical Dx
2) appropriate intervention
or 3) referral to another practitioner

3 components:

1) history = systematic gathering of data through interview, chart, questionnaire
2) systems review
3) tests and measures = means of gathering data about patient
- based on history and systems review, which tests and measures should be necessary
- purpose = Dx, prognosis, POC, interventions, outcomes