model for clinical reasoning

Step 1: Identify the Problem Step 2: Frame the Differential Diagnosis Step 3: Organize the Differential Diagnosis Step 4: Limit the Differential Diagnosis Step 5: Explore Possible Diagnoses Using History and Physical Exam Findings Step 6: Rank the Differential Diagnosis Step 7: Test Your Hypotheses Step 8: Re-rank the Differential Based on New Data Step 9: Test the New Hypotheses