Recording of the Medical History (Anamnesis):
At the beginning of the diagnostic process, the doctor tries to get an overview of the present complaints, their chronology, related diseases and previous therapies by a comprehensive talk with the patient or - in some cases - with relatives. If relevant, the medical history of the family, present and former professions/employments, social conditions and allergies are taken into account.
You can facilitate this by preparing notes about previous diseases and operations at home, before your appointment. A list of your previous and present medication including the dosage is also very helpful.
If there are any recent or older X-rays or CT-scans of the chest or written reports, you should have them with you, if possible. Former medical reports are also important.
Assessing the medical history can yield vital information. Diagnostic steps can only be arranged afterwards.
You can facilitate this by preparing notes about previous diseases and operations at home, before your appointment. A list of your previous and present medication including the dosage is also very helpful.
If there are any recent or older X-rays or CT-scans of the chest or written reports, you should have them with you, if possible. Former medical reports are also important.
Assessing the medical history can yield vital information. Diagnostic steps can only be arranged afterwards.
Physical examination:
After assessing the medical history, the physical examination is done by percussion and auscultation. The focus lies on the respiratory and the cardiovascular system. Here, the best known medical device, the stethoscope, is used.
If necessary, other organ systems are also examined.
If necessary, other organ systems are also examined.
Discussing results and planning therapy:
After all necessary diagnostic procedures are completed, the results are explained and discussed with the patient. Questions can be asked at this point.
Afterwards, the required medication and therapy are chosen and explained. If inhalation devices are prescribed, you will be instructed in the correct use. If necessary, a further appointment for control is arranged. Only very rarely we cannot carry out all examinations in the course of the first appointment at my practice.
Afterwards, the required medication and therapy are chosen and explained. If inhalation devices are prescribed, you will be instructed in the correct use. If necessary, a further appointment for control is arranged. Only very rarely we cannot carry out all examinations in the course of the first appointment at my practice.