Abstract
In this paper, we begin by presenting three real patients and then review all the practical conceptual tools that have been suggested for systematically analyzing clinical problems. Each of these conceptual tools (e.g. Evidence-Based Medicine, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Decision Analysis) deals mainly with a different type or aspect of clinical problems. We suggest that all of these conceptual tools can be thought of as belonging in the clinician's toolbox for solving clinical problems and making clinical decisions. A heuristic for guiding the clinician in using the tools is proposed. The heuristic is then used to analyze management of the three patients presented at the outset.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S179-S183 |
Journal | Inflammation Research |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2004 |
Keywords
- Clinical Algorithms
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Evidence-Based-Medicine
- Heuristics
- Medical Decision Making
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology
- Pharmacology