How asking nosy questions can help make a diagnosis

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How asking nosy questions can help make a diagnosis

3 July 2024

By Sophie Jadwiga Ball

Wednesday 3 July 2024, 12:15 AM

Get used to listening for comments from patients that seem out of place, unusual or unlikely [Image: Couleur on Pixabay]

This article focuses on how to use nosiness as a clinical skill to assist with making a potential mental health diagnosis

This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 credits for continuing professional development purposes (1, Educate small, BACK panel - grey

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