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How does a layperson do a differential diagnosis? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by cheese_greater@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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In a crossword or other fun Clue-like puzzle type sense, not anything life-affecting.

What questions would you generally ask

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[–] triptrapper@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

This isn't really an answer to your question, but psychiatrist Arthur Kleinman came up with 8 assessment questions for asking patients to describe their conditions. The questions are designed to allow for cultural or spiritual explanations outside of the typical Western medical model.

What do you call your problem? What name does it have?
What do you think caused your problem?
Why do you think it started when it did?
What does your sickness do to you? How does it work?
How severe is your sickness? How long do you expect it to last?
What do you fear most about your illness?
What are the biggest problems that your illness has caused for you?
What kind of treatment do you think you should receive? What are the most important results you hope to receive from treatment?

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Love this for entirely different reasons