Source: Xi Yuan Talks Health (gh_74a1801f17b9) Original Author: Xi Yuan | Images and Text: Jiu Ri Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Touch How to see the true nature of diseases? How to perform pulse diagnosis? Pulse diagnosis refers to the method of understanding a patient’s condition by touching and pressing their pulse, skin, limbs, chest, abdomen, … Read more
Inquiry is one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been highly valued by physicians throughout history. The Neijing states, “To know through inquiry is the skill of a physician,” meaning that a doctor who can understand and grasp the condition through inquiry is a highly skilled practitioner. Generally, only … Read more
Welcome to click the blue text above to follow 【80后护士的筑梦之旅】 and learn together every day. Section 1: Overview 1. Purpose of Inquiry Inquiry is a systematic process where nurses purposefully and methodically ask patients or informants to obtain health-related information. The information obtained through inquiry is subjective data. The purpose of inquiry is to identify … Read more
One should ask about cold and heat, then about sweating; third, inquire about the head and body, fourth about bowel movements; fifth, about diet, sixth about the chest; seventh, about deafness, eighth, thirst should also be discerned; ninth, ask about old illnesses, tenth about causes, and also consider medication changes; for women, it is essential … Read more
Inquiry is crucial for treatment, as it allows for a quick understanding of the patient’s main complaints and helps form a mental picture of the possible causes of the symptoms. During the patient’s responses, relevant diagnostic and treatment thoughts can be formed. This article summarizes common inquiries related to patients with cervical spondylosis and their … Read more
Common Symptoms Inquiry Key Points 【Seven Elements of Present Illness Inquiry】 Onset of Illness: Speed, location, range, severity, and frequency related to the duration of the illness. Main Symptoms Characteristics: Location, nature, duration, and severity; factors that relieve or exacerbate symptoms. Etiology and Triggers: Any past related diseases or similar symptoms. Progression and Evolution of … Read more
Content of Inquiry 1 General Information: Includes Name, Gender, Age, Occupation, Marital Status, Ethnicity, Place of Origin, Workplace, Current Address, etc. Clinical Significance: 1) Facilitates contact and follow-up with patients or their families. 2) Provides doctors with relevant information about diseases, offering a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of certain endemic diseases, occupational diseases, … Read more