Division of Oral Surgery & Oral Medicine, University of Leeds, UK.
Division of Dentistry, University of Manchester, UK.
Br Dent J. 2021 Mar;230(5):289-293. doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-2717-5. Epub 2021 Mar 12.
Formulation of a differential diagnosis with appropriate diagnostic tests is critical in day-to-day clinical practice. Many specialists or hospital-based practitioners in specialties such as oral medicine and oral surgery will be familiar with the use of surgical sieves and the term 'red flags' in their practice. However, it is the authors' experience that general dental practitioners may not be as familiar with such tools. Primary care practitioners are often the first port of call for patients with uncommon symptoms; therefore, it is essential that appropriate and timely referrals are made. The use of a surgical sieve and heightened awareness of red flags will assist practitioners significantly.
制定一个包含适当诊断测试的鉴别诊断在日常临床实践中至关重要。许多口腔医学和口腔外科等专业的专家或医院从业者在实践中会熟悉使用手术筛和“红旗”一词。然而，作者的经验是，普通牙医可能对这些工具不太熟悉。初级保健医生通常是出现罕见症状患者的第一就诊点；因此，进行适当和及时的转诊至关重要。使用手术筛并提高对红旗的认识将大大帮助从业者。
