M2. Patient Centered and family oriented interview

Question 1

For individual patients maintain an interviewing distance of

Answer 1

90-150cm

Question 2

If the discussion involves a group (with family

members), a distance of ___ meters is preferable.

Answer 2

1-3 meters

Question 3

The doctor may sit directly facing the patient. This
posture shows full attention. This posture shows
full attention. However, some patients may feel
confronted with this position. Sitting at an angle of _____ degrees from the patient is preferred

Answer 3

90-150

Question 4

Begin the interview by welcoming the patient, you may say

Answer 4

“Before we go to the medical problem, I’d like you to tell me about yourself”

Question 5

Use ____ skills that help a patient to express
himself/ herself. These include open ended questions
and active listening skills.

Answer 5

non focusing

Question 6

Use non focusing skills that help a patient to express

himself/ herself. These include _____ and ____

Answer 6

Open ended questions and active listening skills

Question 7

Assess the patient’s illness experience by asking the

following dimensions, i.e., FIFE:

Answer 7

1. Feelings,
2. Ideas, and explanation of the cause
3. Functioning
4. Expectations of the doctor and the Illness

Question 8

The most pressing reason for seeking medical consultation

Answer 8

Chief complaint

Question 9

An enumeration of symptoms the patient is experiencing
which re not related to the chief complaint. You may start
from the head down to extremities

Answer 9

Review of systems

Question 10

For family history of females include these 5

Answer 10

1. OB score
2. Menarche
3. Menopause
4. Use of contraception

Question 11

For family history of pediatric patients include these 3

Answer 11

1. Birth and Maternal history
2. Growth and development history
3. Immunization