The following is a consultation template compiled by the editor. After reviewing it, if there are any inaccuracies or additional information needed, please raise them in the comments section for modification, to avoid misleading others and to help interns and students avoid detours. Name: Gender: Age: Marital Status: Ethnicity: Occupation: Place of Origin: Current Address: … Read more
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
How to Efficiently Collect Medical History? Collecting medical history is an essential clinical skill for neurologists and a crucial step in disease diagnosis. A true, accurate, and comprehensive medical history is not only an important basis for diagnosing neurological diseases but also provides significant clues for the subsequent physical examination and selection of relevant auxiliary … Read more
Six Key Details in Dental Consultation You Should Know In dental clinical diagnosis and examination, the consultation process is extremely important. A high-quality consultation requires attention to methods and techniques. What situations are the most challenging during the consultation? What details should be noted? 1. Grasp the Timing and Progress of the Consultation The consultation … 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
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
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
“Inquiry is a method by which doctors purposefully ask patients or their companions to understand the condition of the illness. It is one of the fundamental methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Neijing has long recorded many specific contents of inquiry, such as in Suwen: Sanbu Jiuhou Lun, which states: ‘One … 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. Main Complaint The main complaint is the most distressing symptom, sign, and duration that the patient experiences when seeking medical attention. For example, “Palpitations for 3 days, worsened with chest … Read more
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