patient interview

[/ˈpeɪʃənt ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: patient interviews
entrevista com o paciente
1. A formal conversation between a healthcare provider and a patient to gather medical history, symptoms, and relevant health information
The patient interview revealed that the symptoms began two weeks ago.
A entrevista com o paciente revelou que os sintomas começaram há duas semanas.
2. In medical education, a structured interaction used to assess a medical student's ability to communicate with and evaluate a patient
The student's patient interview was evaluated by the attending physician.
A entrevista com o paciente do estudante foi avaliada pelo médico responsável.
3. A clinical assessment technique where healthcare professionals ask systematic questions to understand the patient's chief complaint and medical background
During the patient interview, the doctor asked about medication allergies.
Durante a entrevista com o paciente, o médico perguntou sobre alergias a medicamentos.
In Brazil and Portugal, the patient interview is a fundamental component of healthcare practice and medical education. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'entrevista com o paciente' is the standard term in hospitals and clinics, while 'anamnese' is used more formally in academic and research contexts. The quality of a patient interview is considered crucial for accurate diagnosis and is heavily emphasized in medical school curricula across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
patient consultationclinical interviewmedical history takingpatient assessmenthistory and physical examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrevista com o paciente
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
entrevista clínica
Commonly used alternative in medical institutions
Rio de Janeiro
anamnese
More technical term often preferred in academic settings
Portugal
entrevista ao doente
Uses 'doente' instead of 'paciente'; preferred in Portuguese healthcare

Related Words

chief complaintmedical historyvital signsphysical examinationdiagnosisanamnesis

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a patient history
conduct a patient interview
elicit information from a patient
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