The Cognitive Load of Skin Prick Testing
The Cognitive Load of Skin Prick Testing What looks simple isn’t Skin prick testing is one of the most routine procedures in allergy practice. The mechanics are straightforward: apply allergens, wait, read the response, document the results. But the workflow around it carries more cognitive weight than the test itself. Four tasks, two people, one handoff Break down what actually happens during a skin prick test: Task 1: Ordering. The provider selects allergens based […]
