“Why does this patient feel so low?” — Let’s not just label it. Let’s understand it. 🚪 Doorway Information 🧩 What do you consider first? Depression? Maybe.But before jumping to conclusions, take a breath.Not all… 🌧 Symptom-Based Approach: Depression
“My back’s killing me.” That’s probably one of the most common complaints you’ll hear in general practice or emergency rooms. But here’s the thing — while most cases are benign and self-limited, some hide dangerous… 🧱 Symptom-Based Approach: Lower Back Pain
“Why is this patient swollen?” — Think beyond the legs. Think systemic. Think strategy. 🚪 Doorway Information What do you consider based on this presentation?What further questions would you ask? 🧩 Here’s more… Now, what… 🦵 Symptom-Based Approach: Edema
“Why is this patient breathless?” — Think beyond the lungs. Think fluid. Think strategy. 🧩 Clinical Vignette A 68-year-old man presents with progressive shortness of breath over 2 weeks. He has a history of congestive… Symptom-Based Approach: Pleural Effusion
Learn how to assess palpitations using clinical reasoning, physical findings, and POCUS – with key USMLE tips included. 🚪 Doorway Case How would you approach this?What are your first concerns?What could you ask to differentiate… Palpitations: A Symptom-Based Clinical Approach
Learn how to approach abdominal pain systematically with reasoning tips, key differentials, physical exam findings, mnemonics, and USMLE-style pearls. 🚪 Doorway Case A 27-year-old woman presents with lower abdominal pain for 2 days. She says,… Abdominal Pain: A Symptom-Based Clinical Approach
Use quadrant-based thinking and red flag screening to evaluate joint pain efficiently and avoid missing critical diagnoses. 🚪 Doorway Case A 38-year-old man presents with 3 days of left knee swelling and pain, without any… Joint Pain: A Symptom-Based Clinical Approach
🚪 Introductory Case (Doorway Info) 🧠 How Do We Think Through This? Fatigue is one of the most common complaints in outpatient settings—but it can be caused by anything from lifestyle stress to serious systemic… Fatigue / Low Energy: A Symptom-Based Clinical Approach
Welcome to the full guide on how to build strong clinical reasoning skills. Whether you’re preparing for the USMLE, OET, or working on your English fluency in a clinical setting, this guide provides a structured… Clinical Reasoning: Step-by-Step Diagnostic Thinking
Why I started this series In Japan, medical students are trained to approach patients by mastering 33 essential symptoms — such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, or anxiety. These are the real complaints we face in… 🩺 Symptom-Based Clinical Reasoning: A Case Series for Med Students