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[Physio Explained] Perfecting your clinical reasoning with Mark Jones
Aug 21, 2024
Join Mark Jones, an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of South Australia with 35 years in physiotherapy education, as he dives into the art of clinical reasoning. He discusses common principles and how physios can sharpen their skills. Mark emphasizes the integration of psychosocial factors, the significance of hypothesis formulation, and the need for minimizing biases. He advocates for a holistic approach in evaluating patients while encouraging self-critique to enhance decision-making in treatment.
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- Clinical reasoning should be treated as a dynamic hypothesis-testing process, emphasizing ongoing evaluation and openness to new evidence.
- Incorporating the biopsychosocial model is essential for physiotherapists to effectively assess and address all dimensions of patient health.
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The Hypothetical-Deductive Process in Clinical Reasoning
Clinical reasoning is fundamentally a process of human judgment that involves forming hypotheses based on patient information. This process relies heavily on continuous evaluation where clinicians assess their initial hypotheses against ongoing clinical findings, subject assessments, and treatment re-evaluations. It’s crucial for clinicians to approach their judgments as tentative hypotheses rather than established facts, enabling them to remain open to new evidence that may support or contradict their initial thinking. This approach minimizes biases and encourages a thorough exploration of potential differential diagnoses, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition.
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