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Asking (Medicine)
Asking (pronunciation: /ˈæskɪŋ/) is a crucial aspect of the medical profession. It refers to the process of obtaining information from patients or their caregivers to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Etymology
The term "asking" originates from the Old English word "ascian," which means to request or demand something.
Related Terms
- Patient History: This is the information obtained from the patient about their medical history. It is usually obtained by asking the patient a series of questions.
- Physical Examination: This is the process of examining the patient's body to determine their physical condition. It often involves asking the patient about any symptoms they may be experiencing.
- Symptom: This is a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: This is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. It often involves asking the patient about their symptoms and medical history.
- Treatment: This is the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. It often involves asking the patient about their symptoms and medical history to determine the most effective treatment.
- Caregiver: This is a person who gives help and protection to someone (such as a child, an old person, or someone who is sick). They often play a crucial role in providing information about the patient's condition by answering questions asked by the medical professional.
See Also
- Communication in Healthcare
- Patient-Doctor Relationship
- Medical History
- Physical Examination
- Symptom
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Caregiver
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asking
- Wikipedia's article - Asking
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