EMT 2/16

an analytical process that can help someone thing through a problem in an organized and efficient manner

a description or label for a patient's condition that assists a clinician in further evaluation and treatment

a list of potential diagnoses compiled early in the assessment of the patient

a description or label for a patient's condition, based on the patient's history, physical exam, and vital signs, that assists the EMT in further evaluation and treatment. An EMS diagnosis is often less specific than a traditional medical diagnosis

a sign or symptom that suggests the possibility of a particular problem that is very serious