| 1. |
How
would you describe the problem that has brought you to
me? |
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a. |
Is
there anyone else with you that I can talk to about your
problem?
(If yes, to significant other: Can you describe X's problem?) |
| |
b. |
Has
anyone else in your family/friend network helped you with
this problem? |
| 2. |
How
long have you had this (these) problem(s)? |
| |
a. |
Does
anyone else have this problem that you know? If yes, describe
them, how old they are, and their different presentations/symptoms. |
| 3. |
What
do you think is wrong, out of balance, or causing your
problem? |
| |
a. |
Who
else do you know who has, or gets this kind of problem? |
| |
b. |
Who,
or what kind of people don't get this problem? |
| 4. |
Why
has this problem happened to you, and why now? |
| |
a. |
Why
has it happed to (the involved part)? |
| |
b. |
Why
did you get sick and not someone else? |
| 5. |
What
do you think will help to clear up your problem? |
| |
a. |
If
they suggest specific tests, procedures, or drugs, ask
them to further define what they are and how they will
help. |
| 6. |
Apart
from me, who else do you think can help you get better? |
| |
a. |
Are
there things that make you feel better, or give you relief,
that doctors don't know about?
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