Murtagh Ch.3 Consulting Skills

Question 1

potential in each consultation?

Answer 1

management of current
modification of behaviour
management of continuing props
opportunistic health promo

Question 2

4 basic tasks of consultation

Answer 2

patient’s reason
why today?
supplementary symptoms
unspoken or hidden reasons

Question 3

2 questions to ask about investigations?

Answer 3

necessary?

change my management?

Question 4

10 step sequence for management of patient?

Answer 4

tell dx
establish pt. knowledge
establish attitude
educate re: dx
explore preventive
reinforce info
provide take-away info
evaluate consult
arrange follow-up