A guide to listening to symptoms for medical professionals: How to identify patients who require immediate attention

Can you confidently respond when a patient says, "I'm suffering from XX?" This is a guide to asking about symptoms that anyone can use in any situation, including outpatient clinics, hospital wards, pharmacies, home care, and nursing homes. When a doctor is not present and you're wondering, "Is it okay to wait and see?" "Should I contact a doctor immediately?" "Should I recommend a consultation?", what should you ask the patient and how should you decide? This book provides thorough explanations of the right questions to ask to avoid overlooking dangerous patient symptoms, how to determine whether a condition is urgent or not, and key points to keep in mind when providing information to the doctor. It's also ideal for trainees and medical students to master the basic "pattern of medical history."

Table of Contents ◎Chapter 1: Symptom Assessment Skills Required for Healthcare and Welfare Professionals ◎Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Symptom Assessment ◎Chapter 3: Symptom Assessment Guide Cold Symptoms (Fever, Chills, Sore Throat, Cough, Runny Nose) / Headache / Difficulty Breathing / Palpitations / Chest Pain / Numbness / Abdominal Pain / Nausea and Vomiting / Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss / Diarrhea / Constipation / Dizziness / Insomnia / Forgetfulness / Lower Back Pain / Joint Pain / Edema (Swelling) / Urinary Problems / Depression ◎Chapter 4: Symptom Assessment Examples ◎Chapter 5: How to Provide Information to a Doctor ◎Chapter 6: Symptom Assessment Guide List