The Sonographic Reasoning Method

A vital component of clinical sonography is the approach the sonographer uses to analyze both the patient’s clinical history and the sonographic findings of each examination. Although every study is different, the sonographer is obligated to obtain the optimal information from both clinical history assessment and sonographic imaging in order for the interpreting physician to make an accurate diagnosis. One of the essential roles of sonography education is to provide instruction that allows students to gradually develop into clinically aware and proficient sonographers who are consistently capable of exploiting critical thinking and reasoning skills. Teaching both critical thinking and reasoning skills is a challenge for sonography educators, as both of these abilities tend to steadily improve with clinical experience. For the student, frustration can manifest as a result of this inexperience. Consequently, a standard framework for analysis would allow the sonography student a fundamental approach to use for every sonographic examination, thereby gradually, but possibly more rapidly, improving both reasoning and critical thinking skills in the clinical and classroom setting. The Sonographic Reasoning Method is a process created to provide this essential framework, combining critical thinking with reasoning skills, establishing structured thought, and promoting both competent and accurate patient care.
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Energizing Education Source Type: research