Diagnostic Strategies for Fatigue in Older Patients

This chapter examines the diagnostic evaluation of a 65-year-old man suffering from fatigue and weakness, emphasizing laboratory tests like CBC and metabolic panels. It critiques the over-reliance on routine testing and stresses the importance of individualized assessments, particularly in the context of potential hematologic malignancies. The discussion integrates examples and analogies to illustrate the need for a balanced approach between efficiency and quality of patient care.