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The tired patient

D A Rockwell, B D Burr

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Patients complaining of tiredness require a systematic approach. This strategy views fatigue as both a medical symptom and a patient need, ensuring a thorough evaluation for better outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Diagnostic Challenges

    Background:

    • Patient complaints of tiredness are a common and difficult diagnostic challenge in clinical practice.
    • This can lead to frustration for both physicians and patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a systematic, two-pronged approach to evaluating patients who complain of tiredness.
    • To enhance the likelihood of a satisfactory diagnostic and therapeutic outcome.

    Main Methods:

    • The proposed approach views the patient's complaint of tiredness as having dual aspects: informational value and transactional meaning.
    • Both the informational and transactional aspects of the complaint require simultaneous investigation.

    Main Results:

    • This systematic approach aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient satisfaction.

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  • It provides a structured method for physicians to manage fatigue complaints.

    • Conclusions:

    • A dual-focus approach, addressing both the symptom's information and the patient's need, is crucial for effectively managing tiredness.
    • Simultaneous work-up of these aspects can lead to more successful patient care and physician experience.