Philosophy
CASE TAKING TIPS:
By ILH Editorial
April 7, 2015· 1 min read
PhilosophyILH Editorial · April 7, 2015 · 1 min
Dr. Pierre Schmidt gives us a few tips on how to take a case. 1. Avoid direct questions. 2. Never ask a question putting an answer, so to say, in to the patients's mouth thus making sure not to bias his answer. 3. Avoid all questions when the patient is obliged to choose between different alterna
Dr. Pierre Schmidt gives us a few tips on how to take a case.
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Avoid direct questions.
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Never ask a question putting an answer, so to say, in to the patients's mouth thus making sure not to bias his answer.
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Avoid all questions when the patient is obliged to choose between different alternatives and respect the rule to leave the patient always his own choice.
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