Why the best physicians admit diagnostic uncertainty
"I don't know yet." They're only four words, but they may be among the most important words a physician can say. Most of us are uncomfortable with uncertainty, especially when our health is involved. If we've been living with unexplained…
“I don’t know yet.” They’re only four words, but they may be among the most important words a physician can say.
Most of us are uncomfortable with uncertainty, especially when our health is involved. If we’ve been living with unexplained pain, frightening symptoms, or a diagnosis we don’t fully understand, naturally we want answers. We want someone to tell us what is wrong and what happens next.
Doctors understand that desire. Good …
Why the best physicians admit diagnostic uncertainty
