CLINICAL PROBLEM
SOLVING
Interpret history and physical exam findings based on the age of the child. Develop a complete problem list and prioritize problems, taking into account the age of the child. Combine problems where appropriate to develop a specific differential diagnosis for the patient’s combination of symptoms. Create a sufficiently broad initial differential diagnosis for each problem (or combined problems). Ensure that the differential diagnosis is appropriate for the age of the child. Choose appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and be able to justify those decisions taking into account a test’s sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value, as well as its invasiveness, risks, benefits, limitations, and costs. Interpret the results of diagnostic tests, recognizing the age-appropriate values for commonly used laboratory tests, such as the CBC, urinalysis, and serum electrolytes. Describe the most common treatments for the final diagnosis. Formulate a clinical question
relative to a patient’s problem. Conduct an effective search of
the medical literature. Critically read the pediatric literature and
apply the information in developing a differential diagnosis, diagnostic
plan, or management plan. |
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