Name
Clinical Clues for Critical Thinking: Tracking Down the Differential Diagnosis
Date & Time
Friday, February 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speakers
Description
Welcome to the world of emergency medicine, where every patient is a mystery and every symptom is a clue. As EMS and hospital providers, you're not just caregivers- you're medical detectives, tasked with solving high-stakes cases in real time. This education session is designed for medical providers who want to sharpen their diagnostic detective skills and level up their critical thinking. Through real-life case scenarios and decision-making exercises, participants will learn how to challenge assumptions, outsmart cognitive biases, and fine-tune their differential diagnosis process. Think fast, think smart, and get ready to crack the case- because in emergency medicine, every second counts.
Session Type
Lecture
CAPCE Topic Area
Assessment
CAPCE Category
Medical
Number of CE Credits
1
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the importance of differential diagnosis and how it guides your practice.
2. Analyze different case studies using differential diagnoses.
3. Develop a thorough, systematic approach to your patient assessment.
4. Strengthen your critical thinking skills to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
5. Identify common biases regarding patient assessments, diagnoses, and critical thinking.
1. Recognize the importance of differential diagnosis and how it guides your practice.
2. Analyze different case studies using differential diagnoses.
3. Develop a thorough, systematic approach to your patient assessment.
4. Strengthen your critical thinking skills to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
5. Identify common biases regarding patient assessments, diagnoses, and critical thinking.