title: Problem solving.
abstract: Students and physicians sometimes struggle with the bedside decision-making process. The following text details a problem-solving algorithm that has evolved and has been tailored to and by clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Medical Center, Regenstrief Health Center, Indianapolis 46202.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: McGrath
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D003933:Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011340:Problem Solving