Medical diagnosis (abbreviated DS or Dx[1]) is the process of determining which disease or condition explains a person’s symptoms and signs. It is usually called just diagnosis when the medical context is implicit (unless its distinction from a nursing diagnosis is being clarified). The information required for diagnosis is typically collected from a history and physical examination of the person seeking medical care. Often, one or more diagnostic procedures, such as diagnostic tests, are also done during the process.

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