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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Illness Script

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Today we are going to talk about Illness scripts ! Define an illness script 2.- Describe the core components of an illness script 3.- Demonstrate the utility of an illness script in clinical reasoning 4.- Practice applying an illness script as a learning tool What is an Illness script? So let’s dive in!

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Why Is It Important For You To Take Care Of Your Body?

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey. Why Should We Take Care Of Our Bodies?

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It's All Innocent

StorytellERdoc

For example, recently I treated a 62 year-old retired kindergarten teacher who presented to our emergency department for a nosebleed. At times like this, then, I am glad to have our hard-working nurses and techs with me in the room to bear witness to such events. Suddenly, after a hard sneeze she started oozing blood from her nose. "I

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Seeking Nature Healing

Doctor Rachel

Reduced cardiovascular, respiratory disease and long-term illness 17. Reduced occurrence of illness 18. I’m using the ritual to help plant transformation in the fields of my consciousness, so that I can be more present, more kind (especially to myself), and more able to be of service in the world. It was just what I needed.

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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?

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Problem Representation

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The defining features of a case can include key or differentiating features (see more details and examples here ): Key feature : a feature that is present consistently and ideally exclusively in the condition. Differentiating feature : a feature shared among other similar conditions but not present in many diseases.

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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

When a critical illness or injury occurs, then, we should all be thankful that we live within a society where emergent, life-saving medical care is available. Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. The list goes on and on and on.

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