L11 Making a Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of time does history give a diagnosis?
A
75%
2
Q
Give the 5 step flowchart beginning with history taking.
A
- History
- Exam
- Special Investigations
- Diagnosis
- Treatment plan
3
Q
What does C/O stand for?
A
Complaining of
4
Q
What does PDH stand for?
A
Past dental history
5
Q
What does PMH stand for?
A
Past medical history
6
Q
What does SH stand for?
A
Social History
7
Q
Give 2 ways of testing tooth vitality/sensitivity.
A
Electric pulp test Ethyl chloride (cold)
8
Q
What does idiopathic mean?
A
Cause uncertain
9
Q
What does ROU stand for?
A
Recurrent oral ulcerations
10
Q
How long do you have to refer people to oral surgery for a biopsy in suspected squamous cell carcinoma?
A
2 weeks
