The idea that diagnostic certainty requires a ‘perfect’ medical history is flawed — let me explain

When I observe young GP registrars with patients, I see the immense weight they carry.
I remember that feeling acutely: the pressure to make the correct diagnosis, to get everything right, to check every symptom, rule out every red flag, follow every protocol.
I, too, once believed I had to know everything.
This vigilance invariably narrows the focus.