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FOUNDATIONAL TERM

main concern

主要诉求

The problem or concern the person most wants the visit to address.

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82 · Preparing for visits and shared decisions

A useful consultation turns scattered information into questions that can be assessed. Patients know their changes and daily lives; clinicians contribute clinical interpretation and options. Preparation, description, confirmation, and follow-up connect these forms of knowledge.

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