Totally agree with Ajarn Wanla krub that we use the pattern recognistion all the time, consciously or subconscious in our practice.
In imaging diagnosis, we strongly use pattern recognition: patchy, alveolar, reticular, reticulonodular, mass and etc. Pattern recognition that Ajarn Dart said might be the subset of the pattern recognition method. Concluding the diseases by collections of pathognomonic signs. Which is dangerous as AJarn Dart said krub.
Simple x-ray and contrast imaging is very important, although some new modalities are creeping into everyday practice.
Some X-ray disappeared: skull X-ray in non-traumatic setting.
Some use less while alternative methods are better visualization and can be therapeutic: GI plain, contrast, vs endoscopy.
Some use add-on the simple X-ray: Chest X-ray and CT.
What should internists know about imaging?
Workshop or lectures by radiologists or specialist expert in their field should be considered mai krub?
(I merely blank when I see CT chest.
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