Diagnostikimi

Diagnostikimi is a process of determining the nature of a disease or problem by evaluating signs, symptoms, medical history, and test results. The term is used primarily in Albanian-language medical and technical contexts to denote diagnosis and the act of diagnosing. The result is a diagnostic conclusion or label, often accompanied by a statement of confidence and a differential diagnosis.

In medicine, diagnostikimi involves collecting patient history (anamnesis), performing a physical examination, and ordering tests such as blood work, imaging or genetics. Clinicians compare findings to diagnostic criteria and guidelines to differentiate among possible conditions. The process may yield a provisional diagnosis, clarified by follow-up observations, test results, or specialist input. Diagnostic accuracy depends on test validity, disease prevalence, and the presence of comorbidities.

Diagnostic methods include clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, radiological diagnosis, and etiological diagnosis. In some cases, a final diagnosis requires tissue biopsy, genetic testing, or response to treatment (therapeutic trial). In non-medical settings, diagnostikimi refers to methods for identifying faults in machines, software, or systems, often using monitoring data and diagnostic algorithms.

Ethical considerations include informed consent, privacy, and communicating uncertainty to patients. Limitations include false positives/negatives and overtesting. Effective diagnostikimi supports appropriate treatment, prognosis estimation and resource use.