P.B.L.S. - Diagnosis Task
How to Diagnose (a Jelly Baby)
The overall aim of diagnosis is simple - figure out what's going on and apply a name to it.
1. Look at external symptoms. What can you see that is obviously out of place? Are there discolourations or irregularities on the skin? Is the patient vomiting or having trouble carrying out motor functions?
2. Try to deduce what these symptoms are telling you about an internal diagnosis. If the patient exhibits jaundice (a yellowing of the skin) then the indication is that the medical condition they are suffering from is related to the liver. Equally, shock is a consequence of another issue; for example, an infection.
3. Once you have an idea of the internal symptoms, you can order tests and scans in order to pinpoint any actual internal symptoms – such as a blood culture test in order.
4. Remember that reviewing a patient’s medical history gives an idea of previous ailments that could have an impact on their current health, and that nearly all medical conditions will cause irregularities in heart or breathing rate.
2. Try to deduce what these symptoms are telling you about an internal diagnosis. If the patient exhibits jaundice (a yellowing of the skin) then the indication is that the medical condition they are suffering from is related to the liver. Equally, shock is a consequence of another issue; for example, an infection.
3. Once you have an idea of the internal symptoms, you can order tests and scans in order to pinpoint any actual internal symptoms – such as a blood culture test in order.
4. Remember that reviewing a patient’s medical history gives an idea of previous ailments that could have an impact on their current health, and that nearly all medical conditions will cause irregularities in heart or breathing rate.