Closed-ended questions vs Open questions
Initial medical consultation
Closed-ended question 1: “How do you feel in your current position?”
First example of an open-ended question ❓🤔
How would you describe the discomfort you’re experiencing?
Second example of an open-ended question 🗣️💭
In what way are these symptoms affecting your daily activities?
Third example of an open-ended question 🤷♂️❓
What changes have you noticed in your condition since it started?
Closed-ended question 2: “Have you taken any medications?”
First example of an open-ended question ❓🤔
What treatments have you tried so far?
Second example of an open-ended question 🗣️💭
How have your symptoms responded to previous treatments?
Third example of an open-ended question 🤷♂️❓
What changes have you noticed with the medications you have used?
Closed-ended question 3: ¿Do you sleep well?
First example of open-ended question ❓🤔
How would you describe your sleep pattern?
Second example of open-ended question 🗣️💭
What factors do you think affect your sleep quality?
Third example of open-ended question 🤷♂️❓
How have your sleep habits changed lately?
Closed-ended question 4: “Do you exercise?”
First example of an open-ended question ❓🤔
What type of physical activity do you regularly do?
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How do you incorporate exercise into your daily routine?
Third example of an open-ended question 🤷♂️❓
What changes have you noticed in your physical activity recently?
Closed-ended question 5: “Do you have a family history?”
First example of open-ended question ❓🤔
What do you know about your family’s medical history?
Second example of open-ended question 🗣️💭
How have your family medical conditions affected your health?
Third example of open-ended question 🤷♂️❓
What concerns do you have regarding your family medical history?