Homoeopathic Consultation. The Principles and Art of Taking Homoeopathic Anamnesis

1.During the time allotted for the study course, the medical resident obtains knowledge about the following: • components of clinical case analysis; • styles and methods of consulting; • the importance of the layout of the consultation area; • holistic approach to taking anamnesis; • understanding the patient’s individuality; • the importance of applying the principles of homeopathic symptomatology to anamnesis taking; • key features of taking anamnesis in acute cases; • key features of taking anamnesis in patients who are unable to talk • understanding of the role of third parties (people close and known to the patient); • understanding of the value of conventional nosology knowledge; • the role of conventional diagnosis and case management; • rules of clinical case documentation; • documenting the case history of an acute illness.

1.• communication skills and the ability to listen attentively to details about the patient; • follow Hahnemann’s instructions for taking anamnesis; • empathy and observation skills, accurate, structured note-taking; • ability to adapt counselling styles and techniques to the individuality and circumstances of the patient; • ability to carry out the physical examination in an appropriate manner; • homoeopathic thinking skills; • ability to accumulate information about a patient over a long period of treatment, recording it in the chronological order of acquisition thereof; • skills in keeping the patient's anamnesis for continuity of care and maintenance of clinical standards, as well as in documenting anamnesis in case of acute conditions; • to spot and record changes in the disease process; • to interpret the effects of non-specific therapeutic counselling; • digital skills – use homeopathy computer software.

1.• thorough and complete case anamnesis taking; • to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility and involve a third party where necessary; • to obtain, interpret and take into account information from clinical tests and other examinations in order to select treatment tactics; • to integrate the knowledge and skills required to take a homoeopathic anamnesis, repertorisation with subsequent selection of a homoeopathic medicine to ensure the safe management of the patient’s case; • able to observe and think objectively, without bias.