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186  Locke Disease Definitions

186.1 Summary

  • PGR: What’s in a definition?
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • Does it matter how we speak about it?
  • The only time a test can be absolutely “pathognomic” for a disease is when it is defined as such.
  • An argument for not conflating tests and diagnoses
  • ”The UA shows a UTI”
  • ”The CXR shows a Pna”

186.2 Slide outline

186.2.1 Slide 1

  • PGR: What’s in a definition?
  • An argument for not conflating tests and diagnoses ### Slide 2
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • ”The UA shows a UTI” ### Slide 3
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • ”The UA shows a UTI”
  • ”The CXR shows a Pna” ### Slide 4
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • ”The UA shows a UTI”
  • ”The CXR shows a Pna”
  • “The Echo shows heart failure” ### Slide 5
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • ”The UA shows a UTI”
  • ”The CXR shows a Pna”
  • “The Echo shows heart failure”
  • ”The EKG shows STEMI” - Poll ### Slide 6
  • Does it matter how we speak about it?
  • STEMI / OMI – “STEMI EQUIVALENTS”
  • Prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria
  • “Non-resolving pneumonia” ### Slide 7
  • The only time a test can be absolutely “pathognomic” for a disease is when it is defined as such.
  • Can you think of any counter-examples?

186.3 Learning objectives

  • PGR: What’s in a definition?
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • Does it matter how we speak about it?
  • The only time a test can be absolutely “pathognomic” for a disease is when it is defined as such.
  • An argument for not conflating tests and diagnoses

186.4 Bottom line / summary

  • PGR: What’s in a definition?
  • In order of progressive ambiguity
  • Does it matter how we speak about it?
  • The only time a test can be absolutely “pathognomic” for a disease is when it is defined as such.
  • An argument for not conflating tests and diagnoses

186.5 Approach

  1. TODO: Outline the initial assessment or decision point.
  2. TODO: Outline the next diagnostic or management step.
  3. TODO: Outline follow-up or escalation criteria.

186.6 Red flags / when to escalate

  • TODO: List red flags that require urgent escalation.

186.7 Common pitfalls

  • TODO: Capture common errors or missed steps.

186.8 References

TODO: Add landmark references or guideline citations.

186.9 Slides and assets

186.10 Source materials