Basic Methods and Techniques of Patient Consultation

Basic Methods and Techniques of Patient Consultation

1. At the beginning of the consultation, patients often feel anxious due to unfamiliarity with the medical environment and fear of illness. The physician should actively create a relaxed and harmonious environment to alleviate the patient’s anxiety. It is important to protect the patient’s privacy. Ideally, the consultation should not begin in front of strangers. … Read more

Diagnosis | How Much Do You Know About Inquiry Techniques

Diagnosis | How Much Do You Know About Inquiry Techniques

Micro Learning Platform Recommended Reading Audience: 2016 Clinical Medicine, Acupuncture and Tuina, Rehabilitation Therapy Technology students Concurrent Learning Courses: “Diagnosis Ia (Basic Diagnostic Skills)”, “Fundamentals of Diagnosis”, “Overview of Clinical Medicine (Diagnosis)” Concurrent Learning Progress: Diagnosis | Inquiry (History Collection) Diagnosis | How Much Do You Know About Inquiry Techniques The methods and techniques of … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: The Purpose, Significance, Methods, and Content of Inquiry

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: The Purpose, Significance, Methods, and Content of Inquiry

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

Consultation Skills for General Practitioners

Consultation Skills for General Practitioners

Consultation refers to the process and method of collecting various clinical data necessary for diagnosing diseases and identifying problems through questioning and conversation. It is also a process of interaction and communication between doctors and patients, establishing a positive doctor-patient relationship, and promoting cooperation. The quality of the consultation not only affects the completeness and … Read more

Did You Know? The Art of Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Did You Know? The Art of Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abstract In clinical diagnosis and physical examination, the inquiry process is crucial. I know you are an expert, but extracting information from patients is not always an easy task. However, a higher quality inquiry requires attention to methods and techniques. What situations in inquiry are the most challenging? What details should be noted? Grasping the … Read more