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How is criteria for dianosis used? is it like a checklist or is there room for interpretation. does every patient who meets criteria get diagnosed?

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Dr. Vijay Karia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Diagnosis. criteria: Guidelines help inform a diagnosis. There is room for interpretation. Every patient who meets criteria does not always get diagnosed as the physician's interpretation is also important.

Answered 11/5/2018

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