2.3.05 Diagnostic pathways

Goal and purpose

Creation of diagnostic pathways (differential diagnostics according to symptoms), general rules, organisation of the presentation (e.g. in decision trees), efficient diagnostics limited to what is necessary, taking into account the decision rules (sensitivity and specificity).

Leading symptoms are the starting point for diagnostic pathways. Differential diagnostic considerations are developed for the leading symptoms.

The selection of further diagnostic investigations and treatment procedures can be supported by decision trees. Complete formalisation of the decision-making process cannot be the goal.

A list of the main symptoms can be found at 6.03 Diagnostic pathways

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