And here is Cil back! with a terrific answer--thank you
Delores
There are 2 different issues being addressed here: Firstly, does the MD require an x-ray to diagnose a fracture? Secondly, are ârule-outâ diagnoses valid?
Regarding the first question: can an MD diagnose without a test (lab, x-ray) to support his diagnosis? This question has many grey areas- what is the practice setting? Does this diagnosis
Delores L. Galias, RN, RHIT
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