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. 2018 Aug 8;9(3):595–603. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1667205

Table 1. Taxonomy of common needs or communications.

Major need type Category Subcategory
Information need
Normal anatomy and physiology problems
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Etiology
Pathogenesis/Natural history
Clinical presentation
Differential diagnosis
Related diagnoses
Prognosis
Management
Goals/Strategy
Tests
Interventions
Sequence/Timing
Personnel/Setting
Tests
Definition
Goals
Physiologic basis
Efficacy
Indications/Contraindications
Preparation
Technique/Administration
Interpretation
Posttest care
Advantages/Benefits
Costs/Disadvantages
Adverse effects
Interventions
Definition
Goals
Mechanism of Action
Efficacy
Indications/Contraindications
Preparation
Technique/Administration
Monitoring
Postintervention care
Advantages/Benefits
Costs/Disadvantages
Adverse effects
Medical needs or communications
Appointments/Scheduling
Medical equipment
Personnel/Referrals
Prescriptions
Problems
Follow-up
Management
Tests
Interventions
Logistical needs or communications
Contact information/Communication
Facility/Policies/Personnel
Insurance/Billing
Medical records
Personal documentation
Health information technologies
Tests
Interventions
Transportation
Life management/Balance
Social needs/Communications
Acknowledgment
Complaints
Emotional need or expression
Relationship communications
Miscellaneous
Other