Quantitative recording of physician clinical estimates, beyond a global estimate and formal joint count, in usual care: applying the scientific method, using a simple one-page worksheet.

摘要: Little attention has been directed to quantitation of clinical impressions and estimates physicians. This article describes a one-page worksheet for completion by the physician at each patient visit. It includes global estimate change in status four quantitative degree inflammation, organ damage, fibromyalgia or somatization. An prognosis is recorded, with no therapy available therapies. All changes medications are recorded. A template formal 42 joint count. The requires fewer than 15 seconds proven considerable value care.