Dementia And Person's Medical Diagnosis

Oftentimes, it is impossible to assume a person’s medical diagnosis from looking at a patient, and having no prior knowledge of them. Doctors and nurses can predict a diagnosis from patient’s files and symptoms presented. For non-medical personnel, some medical diagnoses can be surprising, while some people could determine a diagnosis without medical training. The four people in the presented scenario diagnosed with Dementia, ovarian cancer, HIV, and a self-inflicted abdominal wound. Person B and C diagnoses were surprising, while Person A and D diagnoses are predictable due to additional information given. Person A has Dementia and Person D has a self-inflicted abdominal wound. Dementia tends to affect elderly population and Person A is 88