Do clinicians assume that diagnosis implies prognosis?
Abstract
Diagnosis does not always imply prognosis, and clinicians need to separate these elements to prevent miscommunication and ensure balanced patient management.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026