Põhidiagnostika

Põhidiagnostika is a term used in Estonian to describe the basic or fundamental set of diagnostic procedures used to identify problems and guide further analysis. It refers to an initial, efficient assessment that aims to determine what is wrong and what information or tests are needed next.

In medicine, põhidiagnostika typically includes patient history, physical examination, vital signs, and basic laboratory tests or imaging that can be performed quickly. The aim is to identify common, urgent, or life‑threatening conditions and to decide on further testing or treatment. It is not a substitute for comprehensive evaluation and may miss rare conditions, requiring follow‑up.

In engineering, automotive, or industrial contexts, põhidiagnostika refers to fundamental checks to locate faults in equipment or processes. This can include visual inspection, basic functional tests, sensor readings, and software diagnostic tools. Results guide when more detailed diagnostics, repair, or maintenance is needed.

In information technology and software, the term can describe initial system health checks, log reviews, and basic performance metrics used to flag obvious issues and plan deeper investigations. Across all fields, põhidiagnostika emphasizes speed, accessibility of methods, and a structured approach that informs subsequent, more specialized diagnostics.