
JAMAevidence The Rational Clinical Examination
Interviews with authors of Rational Clinical Examination systematic reviews in JAMA about the accuracy of the medical history, physical examination, and laboratory testing for the diagnosis of common medical conditions. JAMAevidence is an evidence-based medicine (EBM) resource created and maintained by JAMA Network to promote the use of EBM to improve patient care.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 20min
Does This Patient Have Alcohol Use Disorder? With Dr Evan Wood
Evan Wood, MD, PhD, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, discusses Does This Patient Have Alcohol Use Disorder? The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Does This Patient Have Alcohol Use Disorder? Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Unhealthy Alcohol Use Will This Hospitalized Patient Develop Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

May 6, 2024 • 12min
Clinical Diagnosis of Dislocated Hips in Newborns
Dislocated hips in newborns can lead to complex surgery, interruption to family life, and premature osteoarthritis. Daniel Perry, MBChb(Hons), PhD, of Alder Hey Children's Hospital, University of Liverpool, discusses the clinical diagnosis of dislocated hips in newborns with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Does This Infant Have a Dislocated Hip?

Feb 1, 2024 • 20min
Does This Child With High Blood Pressure Have Secondary Hypertension? With Dr Nugent
JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS, discusses Does This Child With High Blood Pressure Have Secondary Hypertension? with James T. Nugent, MD, MPH. Related Content: Does This Child With High Blood Pressure Have Secondary Hypertension?

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Jun 1, 2023 • 20min
Does This Patient With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis Have a Bacterial Infection? With Dr Johnson
David L. Simel, MD, discusses Does This Patient With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis Have a Bacterial Infection? with Davin Johnson, MD. Related Content: Does This Patient With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis Have a Bacterial Infection?

Jan 6, 2022 • 13min
Does This Adult Patient Have Hypertension? Interview With Dr Anthony Joseph Viera
Dr. Anthony Joseph Viera, a physician specializing in public health and hypertension, delves into the complexities of hypertension diagnosis. He discusses the updated thresholds for hypertension and the influence of age on prevalence rates. The conversation highlights challenges in accurately measuring blood pressure in clinical settings and compares traditional methods with 24-hour monitoring. Viera emphasizes the importance of home monitoring and explains masked hypertension, stressing the need for comprehensive out-of-office measurements to manage this hidden condition effectively.

Jun 3, 2021 • 12min
Does This Patient Have Hip Osteoarthritis? Interview with Dr David Metcalfe
David Simel, MD, discusses Does This Patient Have Hip Osteoarthritis? with David Metcalfe, PhD, MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM

Feb 4, 2021 • 17min
Did This Patient Have Cardiac Syncope? Interview with Edward Etchells, MD, MSc
David Simel, MD, discusses Did This Patient Have Cardiac Syncope? with Edward Etchells, MD, MSc

Oct 1, 2020 • 16min
Will This Patient Be Difficult to Intubate? Interview with Dr Michael Detsky
Dr David Simel discusses Will This Patient Be Difficult to Intubate? with Dr Michael Detsky

Mar 5, 2020 • 11min
Does This Patient Have a Severe Snake Envenomation? Interview with Dr Charles Gerardo
Dr David Simel discusses Does This Patient Have a Severe Snake Envenomation? with Dr Charles Gerardo

Oct 3, 2019 • 16min
Does This Patient Have Acute Mountain Sickness? Interview with Dr David Meier, Dr Tinh-Hai Collet, and Jesse McQuarters
Dr David Simel discusses Does This Patient Have Acute Mountain Sickness? with Dr David Meier, Dr Tinh-Hai Collet, and Jesse McQuarters.
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