This opinion piece discusses the appropriateness of continuing to use the phrase "poor prognosis" with parents of children with severe neurological impairment (SNI). The authors believe it creates two substantial concerns: firstly the term does little to improve clarity and transparency and secondly it creates a value based judgement of what is poor. They invite healthcare professionals to move beyond using this term in decision making conversations for children with SNI.
Bogetz, J. 2019. Article: Moving beyond using the term "Poor Prognosis" in children with severe neurological impairment : a linguistic shortcut better avoided. JAMA Pediatrics epub published online November 25.
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