[Medical theory of diagnosis by the general practitioner (author's transl)]

Some important characteristics are studied with regard to their theoretical functions in coming to a decision and their validity for diagnosis in general medicine. The term "diagnosis" by the general practitioner is discussed with regard to its incompleteness and dependence on communication. Demands are raised, only the fulfilment of which permits the results of general practitioner diagnostic methods--diagnoses--to be compared with each other.