Diagnosis

The term Diagnosis denotes the Identification or designation of a disease or health disorder by specialised medical personnel.

  • The basis for a diagnosis is information from:
    • Conversation with the person concerned (anamnesis)
    • Physical examination
    • Laboratory values, tests or imaging procedures (e.g. blood tests, X-ray, ultrasound)
  • The diagnosis serves to determine a suitable Treatment or therapy to plan.