Clinical assessment and diagnosis are foundational for identifying health conditions and initiating care. This book provides an overview of physical examination techniques, symptom analysis, and diagnostic reasoning. It discusses how clinical data are gathered and interpreted to arrive at accurate diagnoses. Readers learn about patient interviews, differential diagnosis construction, and the integration of laboratory results. The focus is on evidence-informed practice, documentation, and ethical considerations in diagnosis.
Skylar Bennett is a clinical epidemiologist and educator with a strong foundation in physical assessment protocols and diagnostic accuracy. Her professional work emphasizes evidence-based practices in health screening and symptomatology interpretation. She has co-authored clinical tools aimed at streamlining patient evaluations in community and primary care settings. Skylar regularly teaches workshops on diagnostic reasoning and clinical interviewing techniques. Her academic interests include early detection, clinical decision-making, and differential diagnosis frameworks.