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| A description or label for a patient's condition that assists in a clinician in further evaluation and treatment. |
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| EMS diagnosis/EMT diagnosis |
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| A description or label for a patient's condition, based on the patient's history, physical exam, and vital signs, that assists the EMS in further evaluation and treatment. An EMS diagnosis is often less specific than a traditional medical diagnosis. |
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| An analytical process that can help someone think through a problem in an organized and efficient manner. |
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| A list of potential diagnoses compiled early in the assessment of the patient. |
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| A sign or symptom that suggests the possibility of a particular problem that is very serious. |
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