P: so the diagnosis is? GP: yes, I think it's just a viral infection |
Patient asks what the diagnosis is. GP gives a viral diagnosis. |
P: yes, a lot of people GP: yes, there are a lot of people flu-ish this week. Well okay, it's not the flu yet, but feverish- P: yes I am too, it really feels like, cold-warm, cold-warm all the time. I don't know, I'm sweating so hard. So, yes, that's how I feel |
Patient recognizes the symptoms. |
GP: yes, yes. But you can't do more than recuperate a bit. You already have, you have all the home remedies that you need. Euhm, I can't really add, euhm, yeah, take it easy for a few days | GP indicates that rest is the best option and confirms that the patient's current symptomatic treatment is adequate |
P: but definitely no antibiotics? | Patient questions if she needs antibiotics. |
GP: no, it looks very much like a viral infection. That's also how your throat looks, huh: your throat looks very red P: ah ok |
GP arguments why antibiotics are not necessary and links it with the physical examination. Patient accepts. |
(GP11, female, 39y, P37, female, 42y, URTI).