DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN MODERN MEDICINE

This subject includes the diagnosis of disease through examinations and investigations.

Special Investigations include

• Laboratory Investigation
• Radiological Investigation
• Biochemical investigations
• Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis
• Thyroid T3, T4, TSH estimation
• Diagnostic skin tests.
• Endoscopic procedures
• Ultra-sonography and Doppler study
• Computerized tomographic scan (CT scan)
• MRI
• PET

Examinations include

• Examination of the Patient
• History taking and case sheet writing
• Examination of Vital Data
• General physical examination.
• Systemic examination of the patient