Doctors' Trade Secrets (How doctors think)
This post exposes you to the practical method (or maybe trade secrets) that are commonly used by doctors. For a medical student, this subject covers the basic methods in a real life situation where a medical doctor sh ould approach a patient. This is the 'know-how' foundation (instead of just the know what) subject for to-be medical doctors. A typical step by step approach of a doctor-patient interaction would proceed like this: Step 1: "How can I help you": A doctor is trying to establish what your medical problem is. Step 2: You would probably tell the doctor what your problem is e.g coughing for the past 1 week. This for the doctor is your 'symptom'. Step 3: Your doctor will ask you further questions in order to narrow down and ascertain what the underlying problem is. A cough can be due to many reasons. It can be due to a bacterial infection (needs to be treated by antibiotic) or may just be due to the 'common flu'. Communication with t