COMMUNICATION-PROGNOSIS
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SUMMARY
Framework for discussing prognosis:
1. Prognostic indicators: discuss all prognostic factors pertaining to the disease
2. Time post injury: when was the prediction made? When will the outcome be reassessed?
3. Outcome of interest: consider what is important to the patient & family. Is it survival or functional independence?
4. Explain that there are degrees of uncertainty, and ot comes can vary widely
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
