EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE PROGNOSIS
Complaints
Measurements Diagnostic testand Diagnosis Abnormality PROGNOSIS ?TREATMENT?
WHAT HAPPEN ?
Important phase of a disease
progression of a disease.
Patient’s, doctor’s, insurance’s concern
Prognosis:
the prediction of the future course of events following the onset of disease.
can include death, complications, remission/recurrence, morbidity, disability and social or occupational function.
WHAT IS PROGNOSIS ?
How my ilness will affect me?
Is it dangerous?
Could I die of it ?
Will there be pain?
How long will I be able to continue my present activities?
Can I be cure at all?
PROGNOSIS