(I) General Information General information (general data) includes: name, gender, age, place of origin, birthplace, ethnicity, marital status, contact address, phone number, workplace, occupation, admission date, record date, history taker and reliability, etc. If the history taker is not the patient, the relationship to the patient should be noted. When recording age, the specific age … Read more
Methods of Medical History Inquiry 1. General Information General information includes: name, gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, occupation, place of origin, workplace, current address, etc. Chief Complaint The chief complaint is the most distressing symptom, sign, and duration reported by the patient during the visit. For example, “palpitations for 3 days, worsened with chest pain … Read more
TCM Diagnosis • Inquiry Overview 【Meaning】 Inquiry is a method by which the physician purposefully and systematically questions the patient or accompanying person to understand the occurrence, development, treatment process, current symptoms, and other disease-related situations, as a means of diagnosing the disease. 【Evolution】 The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) laid the foundation for … Read more
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Inquiry and History Taking 1. Inquiry (Wen Zhen) Definition: The process of obtaining medical history from the patient and related individuals. It is the primary method of history taking (History taking). 2. Importance of Inquiry 1. Systematic questioning of the patient or related individuals is an important means of collecting clinical data. It is a … Read more
Click the blue text above to learn more about TCM information! As one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wen zhen (问诊, inquiry) is a skill that every TCM practitioner must master. Mastering inquiry can provide an initial understanding of the patient’s condition. For those interested in TCM culture, learning inquiry … Read more
Click the above“blue text” to follow us! Through wènzhěn (consultation) we can systematically collect patient history data which is the primary means of gathering medical history and a fundamental skill that clinical practitioners must master. Consultation is also an important opportunity for doctor-patient communication and establishing a good doctor-patient relationship. Next, let’s take a closer … Read more