4. FIND OUT THE PATIENT’S
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONDITION
Do you have any ideas ?
What you think is causing your sym. ?
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5. OUTLINE THE STRUCTURE OF THE
REST OF THE INTERVIEW
Discuss several things like :
Diagnosis
Treatment
Future investigations
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6. USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
Give the most important information
Use short words & sentences
Avoid medical jargon
Be specific
Ask if the patient understands
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