Squires, Richard A. (2005) Pitfalls in interpretation of clinical laboratory data: some tips on how to avoid them. In: Proceedings of the Companion Animal Society Summer Symposium (242) pp. 1-22. From: Companion Animal Society Summer Symposium: Case Challenges in Companion Animal Medicine, 2005, New Zealand.

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Abstract

Diagnostic reasoning is intricate and error-prone. Success hinges upon the collection and correct interpretation of accurate clinical information. To make a diagnosis, the clinician should first collect a good history and carry out a thorough physical examination. At this stage the patient’s problems are identified and appropriate differential diagnoses are listed. If necessary, further diagnostic tests (such as radiographs, blood tests and urine analysis) can be done to help rule in or rule out differential diagnoses. The clinician then uses inferential reasoning to refine his or her understanding of the patient’s problems. More specific diagnostic tests may be necessary at this stage to approach a diagnosis. A ‘definitive’ diagnosis can be deduced, once the patient’s problems are understood with a degree of precision sufficient to allow accurate prognostication and formulation of an optimal therapeutic plan.

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Item Type:	Conference Item (Non-Refereed Research Paper)
ISSN:	1176-2799
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2011 02:46
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