Prognosis vs. Diagnosis

This time, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two words. Well, ready to join me and learn?

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are related to diseases and treatment. However, 'diagnosis' is the process through which someone examines whether they are sick or not, but 'prognosis' refers to analyzing how the disease might affect that person.

Differences

'Diagnosis' refers to examining whether someone is diseased or not, while, 'prognosis' refers to analyzing how the disease might affect that person. Look at the following examples:

Why are the results different from our previous diagnosis?

So, was the doctor satisfied with your prognosis?

Similarities

They are similar in that they are both related to diseases and treatment. Check out the examples below:

It seems that our diagnosis of blood cancer was wrong.

Why is the prognosis taking to long? It's been weeks.

Are They Interchangeable?

Each refers to a different process. 'Diagnosis' is examining whether someone is sick or not, whereas, 'prognosis' refers to the treatment and its effects. Compare:

✓ Don't rely on my diagnosis, though. It was just an assumption.

X Don't rely on my prognosis, though. It was just an assumption.

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