Consultation Skills

Question 1

What is the structure of an information gathering consultation?

Answer 1

WIPE
Open open ICE
HPC - socrates 
PMH
DH - prescriptions, OTC and allergies
FH
SH - smoking, alcohol, occupation, diet, exercise tolerance, living arrangements, pets 
Systems review 
Safety netting 
Thank patient, wash hands

Question 2

What is the structure of an information giving consultation?

Answer 2

WIPE
Brief History
Understanding - check patients current understanding
Concerns - ICE
Explanation - what it is, what its caused by, problems and complications and management
Summarise