patient assessment

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Inquiry on General Items, Chief Complaint, and Medical History

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Inquiry on General Items, Chief Complaint, and Medical History

Inquiry is a method used by practitioners to understand the occurrence, development, treatment history, current symptoms, and other disease-related situations by asking patients or their companions. The purpose of inquiry is to collect information closely related to syndrome differentiation that cannot be obtained through the other three diagnostic methods. This includes the time, place, causes, … Read more

Key Points in Patient Inquiry

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Key Points in Patient Inquiry

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

Methods and Techniques for Medical History Inquiry

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Methods and Techniques for Medical History Inquiry

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

Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Methods and Techniques for Medical History Inquiry

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Methods and Techniques for Medical History Inquiry

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