Differential Diagnosis in plain English
Considering possible causes of symptoms.
Where this term may appear
Clinical notes describing the possible causes a clinician considered for symptoms.
What to verify
Identify the clinical setting, specialty, records, and decision point connected to differential diagnosis so an appropriately qualified reviewer can evaluate the context.
Why context matters
Differential Diagnosis may be medically important without deciding whether the applicable legal standard was breached or whether the event caused compensable injury.
Use official and primary sources for current medical, licensing, court, and state-law information.