Modelling the process of encounter between general practitioner and patient as a method for the detection of psychosocial problems.
In the Netherlands all patient on the list of a GP can present with all health problems in all their stages of development at any time, and more than 80% of all complaints presented to a GP are resolved by him or her. Many of these problems have psychosocial aspects. GPs need a structured consultation model for the doctor-patient encounter and, at the same time, need an open consultation style. The model must be seen as an aid in the doctor-patient communication and in medical education. In this article such a model, based on the SOAP system, a system for medical recording is described. Furthermore, a broader protocol of the SOAP, called the BATHE, is introduced. In addition, a description is given of how students at the medical school of Maastricht University are trained to use this model, especially in the clerkship in general practice.
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Department of General Practice, Medical School, Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
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D002982:Clinical Clerkship; D003479:Curriculum; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D009426:Netherlands; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000193:education; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012803:Sick Role; D012917:Social Adjustment