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Ruling a diagnosis in or out with “SpPIn” and “SnNOut”: a note of caution

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: Dr X is back from her annual leave.Dr Y, the locum doctor, reports on the patients he saw during her absence, including a 40 year old teacher who had sprained her right ankle.Returning from a conference, she had stumbled while walking down the stairs with a heavy bag.Examination revealed a moderately swollen lateral right ankle.The patient was able to walk but was clearly in pain.Her breath smelt of alcohol.

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.329.7459.209

Authors: Daniel Pewsner, Markus Battaglia, Christoph Minder, Arthur Marx, Heiner C Bucher, Matthias Egger

Institutions: University of Bern, University Hospital of Bern, University Hospital of Basel, University of Bristol

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills

Subfield: Family Practice

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1997194058