Medical Speech Pathology

The Importance of Being Earnest (in diagnostic testing)

Earnest- (adj.) 1. serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker. 2. showing depth and sincerity of feeling: earnest words; an earnest entreaty. 3. seriously important; demanding or receiving serious attention. Many of you are already earnestly seeking precise diagnostic information before you begin treating your patients.  Some of you are not. … Continue reading →