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"diagnosis list" is a collection of identified illnesses or medical conditions that a person has based on their symptoms and medical examinations. It helps doctors and healthcare providers determine the best course of treatment for the patient.
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manage diagnosis lists, coordinate routine documentation and coding audits, and execute qualitative analysis of discharged charges.
The disease is the crime, the
differential diagnosis list is the suspect list, and the data gained from the exam / testing / treatment are the clues that help solve the case!
Performing a good neurologic examination and being able to neurolocalize appropriately is at the crux of understanding and formulate a differential
diagnosis list for the neurologic patient.
Along with this new term, ACOG further recommends physicians add to
the diagnosis a list of additional findings such as fetal tachycardia, bradycardia, repetitive variable decelerations, low biophysical profile, and late decelerations.