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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Pre and Posttest Probability – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Objectives Define pre and posttest probability Demonstrate the utility of pre and posttest probability in diagnostic reasoning Practice applying pre and posttest probability in clinical decision making What are Pre and Posttest Probabilities? As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind.

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Sweet! A Metabolic Disorders focused podcast episode

PEMBlog

She did her MD/PhD at Columbia University, where she investigated the diagnostic utility of exome sequencing for kidney disease. Inborn errors of metabolism in infancy: a guide to diagnosis. identifying which specific IEM the patient has is part of the later long term evaluation, typically with the help of your friendly geneticist.