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Steps to consider in clinical reasoning
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Compared to mnemonics
Using a clinical-reasoning approach to differential diagnosis
allows you to build a fuller picture of the patient’s
presenting complaint.
It is both flexible and specific to each individual, unlike the
use of mnemonics.
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