Assisting the Learning of Clinical Reasoning by Veterinary Medical Learners with a Case Example

Effective clinical reasoning is essential for veterinary medical education, particularly in managing complex cases. This review explores strategies for learning clinical reasoning by veterinary medical learners, using a case example of mastitis to illustrate key concepts. Clinical reasoning encompas...

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Published in:Veterinary sciences 2024-09, Vol.11 (9), p.433
Main Authors: Ferlini Agne, Gustavo, Carr, Amanda Mandi Nicole, Kirkwood, Roy Neville, Petrovski, Kiro Risto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
analysis of data
Animal care
Animal welfare
clustering of data
Curricula
Data collection
Decision making
Differential diagnosis
health interview
Learning
Mastitis
Medical education
Milk
Pathogens
Patients
problem representation
reflection
Review
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Summary:Effective clinical reasoning is essential for veterinary medical education, particularly in managing complex cases. This review explores strategies for learning clinical reasoning by veterinary medical learners, using a case example of mastitis to illustrate key concepts. Clinical reasoning encompasses cognitive, metacognitive, social, and situational activities, yet the literature on practical applications in veterinary education remains limited. The review discusses various stages of clinical reasoning, including data collection, problem representation, differential diagnosis, and management planning. It emphasizes the importance of integrating client-centered care and iterative evaluation into the clinical decision-making process. Key learning strategies include facilitation in using the domains of clinical reasoning-concepts, data collection, and analysis, taking action, and reflection on encounters. This review highlights best practices such as forward and backward reasoning, reflective practice, and the use of practical examples to enhance learners' diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The insights provided aim to enhance the training of veterinary learners, ensuring they can navigate day 1 as well as complex cases with improved diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
ISSN:2306-7381
2306-7381
DOI:10.3390/vetsci11090433