Sanskrit Verse
सुखसाध्यं कष्टसाध्यं याप्यं यच्चानुपक्रमम्।
— (Ashtanga Hrudayam, Sutrasthana 1/32)
Explanation
This refers to the prognosis of a disease, which is classified into four categories: 1. Sukha Sadhya (Easily Curable), 2. Krichhra Sadhya (Difficult to Cure), 3. Yapya (Manageable or Palliable, but not curable), and 4. Anupakrama or Asadhya (Incurable/Terminal).
Clinical Importance
Determining the prognosis is one of the most important skills of a physician. It helps in setting realistic expectations for the patient, deciding the appropriate intensity of treatment, and knowing when to refuse treatment for an incurable condition.