Learning the Art and Science of Diagnosis

2022/04/18 by Allan S. Detsky · 1 citation
Medicine · Health Professions · #Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills #Innovations in Medical Education #Health Sciences Research and Education #Medicine #MEDLINE #Dermatology

paper · doi:10.1001/jama.2022.4650

openalex publication_date 2022/04/18 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses key tenets of developing diagnostic acumen, including gathering and integrating data, applying iterative bayesian thinking, choosing the format of communication, and determining the urgency of diagnosis.

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