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.
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