The diagnosis suggestions shown in the decision support (also called the patient summary) under the heading “Potential Differential Diagnoses” are intended to be used as assistance and support in decision-making. These suggestions highlight diagnoses that may be related to the patient’s symptoms. The suggestions are based on the results from Red Robin’s automated chat and medical core. They are created before any clinical examination, lab tests, X-rays, etc., and are not intended to replace the clinical expertise of healthcare professionals. Even if some of the presented diagnoses may seem unlikely, it is important to exclude them.
Probabilities and Reasoning
The differential diagnoses come with a probability, on a scale from 0% to 100%. These are presented in the Red Robin Decision Support as dots:
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Very likely |
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Likely |
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Quite likely |
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Reasonable |
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Not likely, but should be taken into account |
The probabilities are based on two arguments:
- Individually tailored incidence rates are based on general incidence rates in the respective country and corrected for risk factors such as age, gender, lifestyle, or underlying medical conditions.
- How well the diagnosis explains the symptoms described by the patient.
The suggested differential diagnoses should only be regarded as suggestions based on a preclinical assessment. The list of differential diagnoses should not be treated as a comprehensive diagnostic analysis and should be approached with critical judgment. It is the responsibility of the healthcare professional to investigate and diagnose the patient.
Your feedback is important
By submitting an evaluation with the correct diagnosis code after patient contact, you help improve Red Robin’s diagnosis suggestions over time. We appreciate it if you always include this information as a natural part of the process.