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Management of Menopause Type®
Seminar
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Module D: Assessment
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DEFINING ASSESSMENT
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Assessment: |
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To determine the significance of something, usually by careful appraisal and study. To
make a critical appraisal for the purpose of understanding or interpreting,
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Though
experience may lead a clinician to arrive a diagnosis promptly after
assessing the data, the renewed desire to develop a unique customized
therapeutic program gives a moment for pause before arriving at a
"diagnosis". |
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Diagnosis: |
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“dia” = “complete” “gnosis” = “knowledge” Diagnosis = "Complete Knowledge" |
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By
definition, a diagnosis is dependent on having complete knowledge of the
patient's condition. |
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A Common Presentation |
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"I have
had 18-20 different tests ran that all come out normal. I have been told
there is nothing wrong with me . . . yet by the questionnaire I am TYPE 9. I
have been going through a lot of symptoms for two years. Please Help!!” |
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"Complete Knowledge,” explains why even though her lab tests are
"normal" she is still experiencing significant symptoms, and a
decreased quality of life. |
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Though
biotechnological advances continue to provide new laboratory tests, the
laboratory will never provide "complete knowledge" about the
patient. |
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Like-wise, questionnaires and extensive medical and wellness interviews
will never provide "complete knowledge" about the patient. |
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Two points to remember when making an assessment. |
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Subjective
data is half the work. |
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Objective data is half the work. |
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(Questionnaires are half the work.”.) |
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(“Lab work is half the work.”) |
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What's Next? |
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The
limitations of subjective data. |
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