INTRODUCTION Flashcards
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INTRODUCTION
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Hello/Good morning Mister/Miss ____, (shake hand). I am Dr. ______, attending physician in this hospital/medical center. Nice to meet u. I’ll be taking care of your health today. I will be asking you a few questions, examining you, and taking a few notes to be sure I have a record of all the important information. Is that okay? How would you like to be addressed?
Ok Mister/Miss ____ Are you feeling comfortable in this room?
So tell me what brings you in to see us today? Oh, I am sorry to hear that, we are going to work through this together to make you feel better. Can
you please tell me more about your (repeat what they said) current condition/complaint?
