identify actual type of disease from symptoms, tests and investigations of patient.
The process of deciding what the nature of a disorder is, by looking at its symptoms, any background information from the patient, and the results of any tests that have been done.
The process of identifying a disease or medical condition.
Related Groups (DRGs) - A payment system for hospital bills. This system categorizes illnesses and medical procedures into groups for which hospitals are paid a fixed amount for each admission.
Identification of a disease, disorder, or syndrome through a method of consistent analysis.
a deliberate, systematic process of data analysis and synthesis that ends with a clinical judgement, the nursing diagnosis.
The term used when a doctor finds that a person has a certain medical problem or disease.
A name of an illness and a description of the illness; usually taken from the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual” of the American Psychiatric Association, which tries to group clients by their symptoms and the course of their illness.
the evaluation of signs, symptoms and selected test results by a physician to determine the physical and biological causes of the signs and symptoms and whether a specific disease or disorder is involved
The process of identifying a disease or injury. People are not diagnosed; diseases and injuries are.
The activity of discovering the cause(s) of quality deficiencies; the process of investigating symptoms, collecting and analyzing data, and conducting experiments to test theories to determine the root cause(s) of deficiencies.
(n) the art and science of identifying a disease by its signs and symptoms
Identification of specific disorder(s) as a result of some evaluation.
the process of identifying a disease or determining the nature of a disease. A necessary preliminary process to treatment.
Determination by observation or scientific tests of the existence of symptoms that cause a medical disorder.
Identification of specific strengths and weaknesses in a student's learning.
The identification and naming of a person's disease. Many factors are taken into account, including previous medical background, symptoms, findings from a physical examination, blood tests, other laboratory tests, x-rays and possibly a biopsy.
Pertaining to the process of identifying dental disease.
A practitioner's best opinion, based on a patient's signs and symptoms, as to the patient's specific disorder.
a process where a disease is identified by signs and symptoms, a history and laboratory tests.
The process of distinguishing one disease from another. Clinical diagnosis; that made from the study of actual symptoms. Differential diagnosis; that made by comparing and contrasting the symptoms with those of other disorders which are similar.
1. the act or process or deciding the nature of a disease by examination and observation. 2. a careful investigation of the facts to determine the nature of a thing. 3. the decision resulting from either of these. clinical diagnosis – diagnosis based upon signs and laboratory findings during life. differential diagnosis – the determination of which one of several diseases may be producing the signs. physical diagnosis – diagnosis based on information obtained by inspection or palpation (feeling with the hand). presumptive diagnosis – unconfirmed diagnosis based on interpretation of initial and incomplete information and facts. morphological diagnosis – diagnosis based upon a description of the alteration of form or structure of the tissues or organs, usually at the gross, histological, or ultra-structural level. etiological diagnosis – diagnosis reflecting identification of the cause or causative agent: as in aurantimonal necrosis. definitive diagnosis – the name of the disease or condition, as in “white plague.
Identifying an illness by looking at the pattern of symptoms that a person describes or is experiencing.
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Identifies the condition, cause or disease of the patient (see also "ICD-9-CM").
identifying signs, symptons and lab findings
distinguishing one disease from another or determining the nature of a disease from signs and symptoms by inspection, palpation, laboratory tests, and other means
the name of a disease or condition.
The positive determination of the nature and cause of plant damage.
The determination that the set of symptoms or problems of a patient indicates a particular disorder.
A qualified professional opinion that the characteristics and symptoms of a known disease, disorder or syndrome are present and best fit the given label. The primary purposes of diagnosis are to determine prognosis and treatment. The primary list of accepted diagnoses for mental disorders used in North America is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - fourth edition (DSM-IV). In Europe, the equivalent manual is the ICD-10.
Identification of a condition by examination, testing and/or analysis.
The provider's determination of a patient's condition, sign, or symptom, using the ICD-9-CM coding system. See International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) Coding.
A description or conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and opinion through a process of distinguishing the nature of something and ruling out alternative conclusions, 17-18, 409-410
a clinically defined injury or disease based on objective and reproducible clinical manifestations of examination, laboratory testing, or medical imaging
a judgment -- not a disease
a kind of qualitative clinical finding that results from some deduction or assessment and which has consequences in terms of the clinical or administrative management of the patient
an examination or analysis to determine the identity of a disease and to reveal its cause and characteristics
an expert opinion identifying the nature and cause of a patient's concern or complaint, and/or abnormal finding(s)
an identification of a particular type of cancer
a pronouncement of the presence of a certain condition or disease
a two-edged sword," says Robert Spiera, MD, director of rheumatology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City
Assists in identify the nature of a condition
A determination of the nature of an illness or disease. A diagnosis will also usually describe the cause and expected outcomes of a disease.
The name for the disease or condition. The diagnosis is determined after the doctor evaluates the findings from a physical or eye exam and lab and other tests.
The identification of a disease by its signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings.
Identifying a disease first by its signs and symptoms and then confirming by a pathologic examination of biopsy tissue samples or other tests.
Process of determining the nature of a medical condition. The conclusion reached. Making a Diagnosis
The process of taking a history and performing an examination in order to decide what is causing a particular symptom, such as headache, so that a correct treatment can be chosen.
the act of identifying a disease and its cause.
Identifying a disease by signs and symptoms and laboratory findings. The earlier a diagnosis of cancer is made the better the chance of long-term survival.
recognition of a specific disease.
Identification of a condition or disease based on the signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, procedures, history, and physical examination of the patient.
Determination of the nature and scope of a medical problem.
determination of a patient's disease or condition.
A comprehensive process of evaluation of the body in order to identify the noxious irritants such as mechanical, chemical, or emotional factors. A clinical description of a patient's condition using terms that are accepted by the chiropractic profession and most other health care providers.
variability (even in one family) makes the disorder very difficult to diagnose. The 1996 Ghent nosology defines major and minor criterion symptoms. Positive diagnosis depends on major criterion symptoms in two organ systems and a third organ system affected. Back to the top
a term for an abnormal or diseased state or medical condition
Identifying an illness or problem by its symptoms and signs.
A decision based on the recognition of clinically relevant symptomatology, the consideration of causes that may exclude a diagnosis of another condition, and the application of clinical judgement.
The process of determining the cause and nature of a patient's disease or injury.
Determination through observation or scientific tests of the existence of symptoms of medical disorders.
when the doctor finds the cause of a disease
This part is the final conclusion of the pathologist. Which summarizes the previous paragraph. back to pathology report
the process of deciding what illness a patient has. This may include observation by the doctor, the symptoms the patient reports, the medical background and the results of any tests and examinations.
When the doctor tries to find out what is wrong with a person by examining them and listening to what they tell him or her.
Determining the exact nature of a specific disease.
The process of identifying the nature of a disease or disorder by examination by a physician or mental health professional.
Identification of a breast disease or condition by scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, history, laboratory tests, and procedures such as mammography, breast ultrasound, and biopsy.
The determination of the existence and nature of a disease or condition.
Finding out what is wrong - usually used about illness.
this is the conclusion that a healthcare provider comes to after they review all the available information and tests related to medical problems
identification of a disease from someone's symptoms, medical history and the results of any tests. You might have to be diagnosed by a doctor with whiplash before making a personal injury claim in an accidence compensation claim case.
The process of determining the nature of a case, disease or illness by examining the signs and symptoms.
The determination of the nature and circumstances of a disease condition.
the determination of the existence of a disease or condition. Diagnosis generally involves the evaluation of a patient's medical history, clinical symptoms and laboratory test results.
The process of identifying a disease. (H)
process of identifying a disease by signs and symptoms.
Identifying a disease based on its signs and symptoms.
identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, history, as well as laboratory tests and procedures.
When your doctor finds out what your health problem is. Doctors will diagnose a disease by listening to what signs and symptoms you have, doing a physical check-up and sometimes doing tests to provide more detailed information.
The identification of a disease or condition through analysis and examination by a physician.
The use of scientific and skillful methods to establish the cause and nature of a patient's illness.
A diagnosis can actually refer to two things-it is a conclusion that is arrived at after an evaluation of symptoms, and it is also the process of reaching that conclusion. For an in-depth description of both, see What Is A Diagnosis.
The determination of the nature (cause) of a disease or disorder.
The way in which a health condition is discovered for a person. Diagnosis is also often used to refer to the name of the disease, condition, syndrome or disability that results from this process. In children, there is interest in their developmental progress/diagnosis as well as their medical diagnosis.
an assessment of whether a person has a disease, made by a doctor or clinician.
The determination that is made on the nature of a disease or disorder.
Identification or naming of a disease by its signs and symptoms
Medical ten-n meaning the discovery of the source of the patient's illness, or the determination of the nature of his disease from a study of its symptoms.
The National Library of Medicine defines this term as "The determination of the nature of a disease or condition or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made through physical examination, laboratory tests, or the like, and may be assisted by computerized programs designed to enhance the decision-making process." Diagnoses can only be made by physicians.
Identification of the type of disease that a person is suffering from.
Evaluation of a patient's symptoms and/or test results, with the intent of identifying and verifying the existence of any underlying disease or abnormal condition.
term used to describe the critical analysis of a child's development in all the developmental domains, after reviewing all the assessment results, and the conclusions reached by such analysis. From this diagnosis, professionals offer parents a precise and detailed description of the characteristics of a child's development, including strengths and weaknesses
the act of identifying the presence of a disease
The nature of a disease ; the identification of an illness. A conclusion or decision reached by diagnosis. The diagnosis is rabies . The identification of any problem. The diagnosis was a plugged IV. See the entire definition of Diagnosis
confirmation of a specific disease or infection; usually determine through the evaluation of clinical symptoms and laboratory test results.
The process of indentifying a disease by the signs and symptoms. Anything used in this process can be collectively referred to as “diagnostics.
The determination of the nature of a disease. In anatomic pathology, the diagnosis is made from microscopic examination of tissues. In clinical pathology, the diagnosis is made from chemical or cellular analysis of samples of body fluids. In cytopathology, diagnosis is made by microscopic examination of cells.
This is the medical term to describe the presence of disease. We consider a diagnosis to be a description of current conditions, but we know that conditions and facts may change. We do not believe that a diagnosis is a verdict. We understand that a diagnosis indicates that there is work for us to do in our own consciousness.
Understanding and identifying the medical condition prior to treating the patient.
Identification of a condition, such as breast cancer, by its signs, symptoms, and the results of laboratory tests.
Identification of a disease in a person's body.
identification of a disease from signs, symptoms, laboratory tests, radiological results and physical findings.
Naming the disease of a patient
The process by which medical providers identify a disease or illness.
The identification of a disease in the body.
Finding out what is wrong, usually about an illness If the word you are looking for is not in our imaging encyclopaedia, please email us with a word recommendation.
Identification and evaluation of a medical condition by doctors prior to deciding upon or giving treatment.
The identification of a disease or condition through an examination.
The process of identifying a disease based on its signs, symptoms, cause, and test results.
A standard procedure that is followed to locate and identify the cause of a malfunction.
Detecting disease by its symptoms.
A term representing a condition, disease, or syndrome. Down oading: Printing text from the web site
The decision that a patient has a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
i) The art and science of determining the nature and cause of a disease and differentiating among the diseases and illnesses. The process of determining health status and the factors responsible for producing it. ii) A decision regarding the nature of the patient's complaint; the art or act of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms. iii) The formal statement concerning the identification of the patient's condition.
the determination of the nature of a case or disease / the art of distinguishing one disease from another.
The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data.
The process by which a physician determines what disease a patient has by studying the patient’s symptoms and medical history and analyzing any tests performed (blood, urine, brain scans, etc.).
a label used by a physician to communicate the necessity of a patient to seek professional health care.
A label that describes the exact type of illness or disorder that a person is experiencing.
A conclusion about the state of a person's health based on symptoms and exam results.
the determination of a disease from its signs and symptoms.
Black's medical dictionary, G Macpherson ed; 38th ed The skill of distinguishing one disease from another. The opinion arrived at as to the nature of a disease.
The process of determining what type of illness is present by examining someone, studying his or her symptoms, and running tests.
Identification of a disease or disorder.
The evaluation of a patient's medical history, clinical symptoms and laboratory tests which confirms or establishes the nature/origin of an illness.
identifying a disease by its signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings.
Medical term describing presence of an illness
the cause of a disease or illness as determined by a physician
the art and science of determining the nature and cause of disease or lifethreatening or potentially disabling conditions f'f
In general, a diagnosis (plural diagnoses) has two distinct dictionary definitions. The first definition is "to recognize a disease or condition by its outward signs and symptoms", while the second definition is "to analyze the underlying physiological/biochemical cause(s) of a disease or condition". The first definition was preeminent before scientific thought changed to reflect a better understanding of diseases and their causes.