Research in Medical Interviewing

  1. FREDERIC W. PLATT, M.D.
  1. The Presbyterian Medical Center;
    Denver, Colorado

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    In 1980 a woman was admitted to the oncology unit of a Denver medical center. She seemed to be in considerable distress. A nurse summoned a medical resident, and the initial interview went as follows.

    Dr. M: "Hello Mrs. L, Fm Dr. M. Can you tell me about your problems? What led you to come to the hospital?"

    Mrs. L: (whispers) "I'm hemorrhaging, Dr.—I've had a nosebleed for 2 weeks."

    Dr M: "Is that all?"

    Mr. L (sitting across room): "She's had two transfusions."

    Mrs. L: "Well, I'm stiff all over and can hardly get around. I have a lot

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    1. Ann Intern Med March 1, 1981 vol. 94 no. 3 405-407
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