Diagnosing Complex and Mystery Conditions - Stanford's Consultative Medicine Approach

Explore the complex world of diagnosing mysterious medical conditions in this 56-minute video featuring Stanford doctors Justin Lotfi, MD and Linda Geng, MD, PhD. Delve into the challenges faced by patients, families, and healthcare providers when dealing with unexplained symptoms. Learn about the diagnostic journey, including the importance of differential diagnosis, cognitive biases, and reevaluation. Discover how Stanford's Consultative Medicine Clinic employs a team-based approach to pursue accurate diagnoses for challenging cases. Gain insights into specific conditions such as dermatomyositis and Familial Mediterranean Fever, and understand the role of patient narratives in the diagnostic process. Explore additional resources offered by Stanford, including their Online Second Opinion service and the Center for Undiagnosed Diseases. For further information, take advantage of Stanford Health Library's free research services and mindfulness resources.

Intro
Overview
Hippocrates (460 - 370 BC)
How do we diagnose?
Differential Diagnosis
Cognitive Biases
Data and Red Herrings
Diagnostic Process - Reevaluate
Diagnostic Process - False testing
Gallbladder
Diagnostic Process - The Patient's Story
Return to the basics
Dermatomyositis
Consultative Medicine - Rare Presentation
Consultative Medicine - Evaluation
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Consultative Medicine - Abdominal Pain
Stanford's Online Second Opinion service
Stanford Center for Undiagnosed Diseases