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Documentation of Nursing Diagnosis01:10

Documentation of Nursing Diagnosis

The nurse documents nursing diagnoses and enters them into the patient record. The identified patient's nursing diagnosis is either written out with a plan of care or entered into the electronic health record.
In some settings, data-driven computerized decision support systems are in place, allowing for more accurate nursing diagnoses. The database within one of these systems includes diagnostic labels defining characteristics, activities, and indicators for nursing. A nurse enters assessment...
Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predicted Value01:13

Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predicted Value

In healthcare diagnostics, laboratory tests play a crucial role in identifying and diagnosing a wide range of medical conditions. However, interpreting test results is not always straightforward. An abnormal test result does not always confirm the presence of a disease, just as a normal result does not guarantee its absence. To assess the reliability of these diagnostic tools, healthcare practitioners rely on two key statistical indicators: sensitivity and specificity.
Sensitivity is the...
Formulating and Validating Nursing Diagnosis I01:26

Formulating and Validating Nursing Diagnosis I

A nursing diagnosis is written when the nurse recognizes a cluster of essential patient data indicating health problems treated with independent nursing interventions. The standardized terminologies of a nursing diagnosis help nurses identify and treat patients' problems. Every electronic health record that uses nursing diagnosis must employ standard diagnostic terminology. Developing an efficient, individualized care plan begins with accurate nursing diagnoses.
There are thirteen domains for...
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern01:29

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern

Assessing the gastrointestinal (GI) system is a complex process that begins with collecting subjective data. This data, collected through patient interviews, provides crucial insights into the patient's health history, perception patterns, and lifestyle habits, all contributing significantly to GI health.
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:
Methods of Documentation II: POMR01:26

Methods of Documentation II: POMR

The Problem-Oriented Medical Record (POMR) revolutionized medical record-keeping by introducing a systematic approach focusing on the patient's problems rather than merely listing symptoms. Dr. Lawrence Weed's introduction of this method in the 1960s marked a significant advancement in medical documentation. The POMR framework consists of four key components: the database, problem list, plan of care, and progress notes.
Obedience01:08

Obedience

According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation, obedience...

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International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure
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International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure

Published on: March 12, 2020

Renowned physicians' perceptions of expert diagnostic practice.

Maria Mylopoulos1, Lynne Lohfeld, Geoffrey R Norman

  • 1University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Learning Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. maria.mylopoulos@utoronto.ca

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|August 24, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Exceptional physicians build diagnostic expertise through deep knowledge, effective patient communication, reflective integration, and continuous learning. This integrated and adaptive approach is key to diagnostic excellence in medical practice.

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International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure

Published on: March 12, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Practice
  • Diagnostic Science

Background:

  • Understanding expert diagnostic practice is crucial for advancing medical education.
  • Peer-nominated exceptional physicians offer unique insights into diagnostic excellence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a substantive theory of expert diagnostic practice.
  • To explore how exceptional physicians conceptualize diagnostic expertise and excellence.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory, interview-based study with 34 peer-nominated physicians.
  • Constant comparative analysis of transcribed interviews to identify emergent themes.
  • Development and application of a stable thematic structure to the data set.

Main Results:

  • Four themes emerged: extensive knowledge from continuous practice, effective patient story gathering, reflective integration of knowledge and stories, and continuous learning.
  • These themes illuminate physicians' conceptualization of expert diagnostic practice.
  • Expertise is built on knowledge, communication, reflection, and ongoing learning.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnostic excellence in physicians involves integrated medical competencies and an adaptive diagnostic process.
  • Findings can inform pedagogical strategies for trainees, clinicians, and educators.
  • Focus on integrated competencies and adaptive processes can enhance diagnostic training.