Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Clinical Decision-Making

Process of formulating a diagnosis based on medical history and physical or mental examinations, and/or choosing an appropriate intervention.

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Abstract

Process of formulating a diagnosis based on medical history and physical or mental examinations, and/or choosing an appropriate intervention.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Medical Decision-Making
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Decision-Making, Clinical
  • Decision-Making, Medical
  • Medical Decision Making

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Aspects Covered

2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings ethics, methods.

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Indexing Annotation

use DECISION MAKING for decision making by the patient

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History Note

2016

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Previous Indexing

  • Decision Making (1972-2015)

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  1. E01w.055

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WB 142.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Clinical Decision-Making. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000066491. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000066491
  2. Clinical Decision-Making. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96976236