Sentences with phrase «changing diagnostic practices»

Shattuck did not reject the idea that rising autism levels might be in part due to environmental causes; he merely showed the increase was largely an artifact of changing diagnostic practices, which themselves had been enabled by rising levels of attention to autism and its listing as a diagnostic category in special education.

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The School Diagnostic Process is a powerful tool that provides a framework for entering a school with an inquiry stance, uncovering patterns and trends in school practice, and identifying levers for change.

Recommendations as to therapeutics, diagnostics and best standards of practice in the veterinary industry and / or opinions between professionals may differ or change as technologies and information changes.

Emergency Room Physician — Advocate Healthcare Lakeview, Chicago IL — 5/2010 — Present • Treat patients entering the emergency room by observing behavior, providing physical assessments, and documenting changes in the patient's condition • Collaborate with other physicians and nursing staff, listening to feedback as well as providing professional advice • Order appropriate diagnostic tests based off assessments • Research developments in emergency care and communicate relevant information to providers and staff • Create a treatment plan based off consultations, medication history, and best practice guidelines

• Prepared, administered, and appropriately documented actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous medications • Appropriately carried out assigned patient care based on the patients» conditions • Keenly observed for physical or emotional changes in patient's condition and accurately documenting noted changes • Methodically performed support duties for complex diagnostic tests or specialized practices such as preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure

The observed increase is unlikely due to a genuine increase in the prevalence of the disorder, but rather reflect changes in diagnostic practice.

In her clinical practice she works with people who have mild to severe symptoms across diagnostic categories, as well as with those seeking help with potentially stressful life situations, such as loss, transitions, physical changes, and health concerns.