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Advise / Caution:

Always take the medicines on time.

I would highly recommend/ suggest that you take the medicines on time./
that you attend a few physiotherapy sessions.

I strongly recommend/suggest taking medicines on time./

wearing warm clothes.
Taking medicines on time/ quitting smoking would be immensely helpful.
I would advise you to take medicines
on time./ lose weight
You can try taking medicines on time./ taking a brisk walk for 30 mins everyday.
You had better take medicines on time./consult a psychiatrist.

Abstain from alcohol.

Refrain from smoking.
Also, avoid lifting heavy objects.
Please don't take the syrup before driving.
I would like you to go easy on carb-rich carb-rich diet.
Try to wean off/away from sleeping pills.
It's not a good idea to take antibiotics.

Enquire:

Symptoms;

Do you experience any pain in that area?

Are you getting any chills?
In which posture is the pain most severe?
How frequently are you getting the cramps?
I would like to know if/whether you ( she has ) have any cold or runny nose?
I need to ask if/whether the pain aggravates when you walk.
Can you tell me what kind of food nauseates you?
May I know how you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?

History;

Did you get this kind of pain ever before?

Did you have any vomitings?
How long have you had this problem?
At which age did you have the Tirst period?
May I know when you noticed the problem for the Tirst time?
I need to ask whether/if you have ever had any seizure?

Current Treatment/ Medication;

Are you ( Is he )currently on any medication?

Are being treated for any condition now?
Have you taken any medicines for this problem/ for cold?

Occupation;

May I know what you do for a living?

What are you?

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What does your job involve?
How stressful is your job?
Is your job physically exerting/demanding?
Would you say that your job is sedentary?

Genetics/Heredity/Familial History;

Can I ask if anyone in your family, in this or earlier generations, had a similar problem?
Does your father or mother (any of your parents) have this condition?
Do you remember anyone in your family having a similar issue?

Concerns;

Please tell me what worries you.

I would like to know if you have any concerns.
I am concerned about your concerns, can you tell me if you have any?

Progress;

How do you feel now?

How does she feel now?
I would like to know whether you feel ( she feels )any improvement in your condition.
Do feel better or worse now?
Would you say that the pain has subsided? By what percent?
May I have look at the wound?
How is your pain?
In terms of percentage, how would you rate your progress?

Immunisation;

Could you please tell me about her immunisation so far?

Which vaccines has she been given ( administered with ) till now?
May I have look at her immunisation chart?

Convince about:

Diagnosis;

I fully understand your doubts( apprehensions ) about the test results/diagnosis. But, you needn't have
the slightest doubt about the authenticity of the result as the lab is a certiTied and advanced facility and
the technicians are fully ( aptly ) qualiTied and richly-experienced.
Moreover, the results are double-checked before being released.
So, you must realise that there is absolutely no need for a repeat test or getting it done anywhere else.

EfTicacy of Treatment;

I fully understand your doubts( apprehensions ) about the treatment. But, you needn't have the slightest
doubt about the efTicacy of the treatment plan, as the doctors are fully ( aptly ) qualiTied and richly-
experienced and the hospital is an advanced facility.
I assure you that this is the most effective and proven treatment for your condition.

EfTicacy of Medicines;

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I fully understand your doubts( apprehensions ) about the medicines. But, you needn't have the slightest
doubt about the efTicacy of these medicines as the doctors who prescribed are are fully ( aptly ) qualiTied
and richly-experienced.
They consider all the factors and prescribe the most effective medication and least harmful medicines.

I fully understand your concerns. But, there is absolutely no need for any medicines/antibiotics/ surgery
as your condition is not serious enough for any such thing. I can assure you that this plan of treatment is
going to improve your condition with few side-effects

Referral;

I fully understand your doubts( apprehensions ) about being referred to a specialist. But, you needn't
have the slightest doubt about the expertise of the doctor as he is highly qualiTied and richly-
experienced.
They consider all the factors before referring you to anyone. I can assure you that this is completely in
your best interest.

Meeting a different doctor in your absence;

I fully understand your doubts( apprehensions ) about seeing a doctor. But, you needn't have the
slightest doubt about the expertise of the doctor as he is highly qualiTied and richly-experienced.
I am sure that you will appreciate his way of treating you. You will be in safe hand, don't worry.

Using an aid;

Yes, I fully understand your concerns and feelings. But, you must realise that using this aid( equipment/
device) will double the speed of recovery ( will signiTicantly speed up the recovery, which is more
important than anything else. Moreover you won't have to use the aid for long; it is only for a few weeks.
I can assure you that this plan of treatment is going to improve your condition with few side-effects and
this is completely in your best interest.

Calling an Ambulance/Wheelchair/Stretcher;

I fully understand your concerns. But, your present condition calls for an ambulance/wheelchair/
stretcher. This is in order to avoid any possible complications. It ensures that your transit is safe and
swift.

UndeTined Recovery Time;

I am afraid, I am afraid, at this point of time, I am not in position to say exactly ( precisely) how long it
will take for full recovery as we still need to see how your body responds to the treatment. But one thing
that I can assure is that you will certainly receive, though it might take a while.
You will bounce back to normalcy, sometimes, sooner than we expect. Don't worry.

Living with a condition;

I fully understand how you feel. Although your life will never be the
same again, you must realise that it won't miserable; it will only be different. All you have to do is to
adapt yourself to it. It is only as if you had to live in a different season. Be positive and you will still have
your moments.

Decline:

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Prescription;

I am afraid, I am not supposed to prescribe any medication sans( without ) consultation. I hope you can
read between the lines ( smiling).
But, should it be necessary, I will never hesitate to prescribe it. Moreover, honestly speaking, your
condition doesn't call for any such prescription. I assure you that this is completely in your best interest.

Admission;

I fully understand your concerns. However, I am afraid you condition doesn't call for an admission.
But, should it be necessary, I will never hesitate to reccommend admission. I assure you that this is
completely in your best interest.

Discharge;

I fully understand your concerns. However, I am afraid you condition is still too critical to allow
discharge.
Premature discharge could only aggravate your problem. You must realise that you will never be kept in-
patient longer than necessary. I assure you that this is completely in your best interest.

Change of Action:

I fully understand your concerns. However, you must realise that your condition has had a signiTicant
improvement.( there's been a signiTicant improvement in your condition )
But, should it be necessary, I will never hesitate to reccommend a different course of action. I assure you
that this is completely in your best interest.

Home Visit:

I fully understand your concerns. However, I am afraid you condition doesn't call for a home visit.
But, should it be necessary, I will never hesitate to arrange one. Moreover, the kind of diagnosis and
treatment you need are available only in a qualiTied hospital.
I assure you that this is completely in your best interest.

Empathize and Reassure:

Yes..I know how it feels and how hard it has been for you.( I can clearly see that/ I couldn't agree more/
Moreover, the familial and professional responsibilities../ hmm that's no good/
But I must tell you that yours is not an isolated case and it's one the commonest cases in the country
now. I have personally seen numerous cases like yours and with that experience, I can assure that you
will recover sooner than expect.
It won't be long before you bounce back to normalcy. ( you will be back to your normal life )

The injury will heal slowly but, certainly.

All the pain will go away, it might take a while, but it certainly will.

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