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medical interview, patient history-taking
The process of a doctor or nurse asking a patient about their symptoms, medical history, and current condition, typically at the beginning of a consultation.
まず問診から始めます。
We'll start with the medical interview.
問診票に記入してください。
Please fill out the medical questionnaire.
丁寧な問診のおかげで、正確な診断を受けることができた。
Thanks to a thorough medical interview, I was able to receive an accurate diagnosis.
USAGE:
At Japanese clinics and hospitals, patients typically fill out a 問診票 (medical questionnaire) before seeing the doctor. This form asks about symptoms, allergies, current medications, and medical history. The doctor then follows up with verbal questions during the 問診.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 問診票: medical questionnaire
- 問診を受ける: to undergo a medical interview
- 問診する: to conduct a medical interview
- 予診: preliminary examination (similar but broader)
Related Words
Related:
カルテ (medical chart)