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What term describes characteristics predictive of any type of future outcome?
Prognostic factor
Which type of factors are usually referred to as risk factors?
Influence development of target disorder/disease
What influences the information given to patients and how healthcare professionals act?
Prognosis
Which factor leads to the development of lung cancer?
Smoking
What is the general term that describes characteristics predictive of any type of future outcome?
Prognostic factor
Test your knowledge of prognostic factors and their influence on patient care with this quiz. Explore the importance of estimating a patient's clinical course and anticipating potential complications, and understand the impact of prognosis on the information given to patients and treatment decisions.
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