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
Health Check-up关注健康 | 定期体检HEALTHY CHECK-UPSignificance of Medical History Inquiry by Doctors When we undergo a health check-up or visit a hospital, we often encounter doctors asking about our medical history, also known as inquiry. The information obtained through this inquiry plays a positive role in understanding the occurrence, development, and treatment process of diseases. Past … 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
Inquiry is a method used by practitioners to understand the occurrence, development, treatment history, current symptoms, and other disease-related information through questioning the patient or their companions.The purpose of inquiry is to collect information closely related to pattern differentiation that cannot be obtained through the other three examinations, such as the time, place, causes or … Read more
The term “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) originated in the Han Dynasty and is commonly found in two contexts: one is in ancient literature, especially medical texts; the other is as a phrase in proverbs, such as “If you have an illness and do not treat it, you will often receive Traditional Chinese Medicine” and … Read more