This Lesson Features:
- Patient Case Overview: A real-world case study of a 12-year-old boy presenting with sore throat and fever, along with physical exam findings such as swollen lymph nodes and exudative tonsillitis.
- GIDEON Probability Engine: Integration of the GIDEON platform to analyze the patient’s symptoms and demographics, helping students compare diseases and evaluate diagnostic probabilities.
- Diagnostic Reasoning Questions: A series of analysis questions guiding students to make informed diagnostic decisions, including ranking possible diagnoses and identifying additional tests or symptoms to explore.
- Clinical Management Discussion: Scenarios prompting students to think about next steps if common diagnoses (such as strep throat) are ruled out, encouraging deeper exploration of patient management strategies.
- Additional Resources: Links to further reading on strep throat diagnosis and related clinical guidelines for deeper understanding and context.