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Clinical Interpretation

Meaning

Clinical Interpretation is the intellectual process by which a healthcare provider synthesizes objective data, such as laboratory results and diagnostic imaging, with subjective patient information, including symptoms and medical history, to form a diagnostic conclusion and treatment plan. This critical step moves beyond mere data reporting to establish context and relevance for the individual patient’s physiological state. Accurate interpretation is the linchpin of personalized medicine, ensuring that interventions are targeted and appropriate. It requires a sophisticated understanding of human physiology and disease pathology.