Definition of acute case:
- Acute case: A condition that begins suddenly and has a short duration, often with violent symptoms.
- Acute conditions are those with a sudden onset and short duration.
Aphorisms related to acute case taking:
- Aph. 106: "The acute condition is the disease itself; the chronic is the result of the disease."
- Aph. 107: "The acute condition is the vital force's struggle to expel the disease; the chronic is its exhaustion in that struggle."
Structure of case taking in moderate acute cases:
- Location, Sensation, Modalities, and Degree
- Onset and Duration
Steps of case taking in moderate acute cases:
- Record symptoms and modalities
- Determine the location of the pain
- Identify the sensation and quality of pain
- Note the modalities (aggravating and relieving factors)
- Measure the intensity of pain
- Determine the onset and duration of symptoms
Demonstration of case taking in moderate acute cases:
- Case taking is an art that requires patience, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of symptoms and modalities.
- The physician must be able to distinguish between the patient's complaints and the actual symptoms.
- The patient's words, tone of voice, and demeanor can all provide clues about the underlying condition.
Observation of clinical examination skills in moderate acute cases:
- The physician must be able to observe the patient's physical symptoms, such as swelling, redness, or discoloration.
- Vital signs, such as pulse, temperature, and blood pressure, must also be taken.
- The physician must be able to assess the patient's mental state, including their mood, level of consciousness, and cognitive function.
- A thorough physical examination, including palpation and percussion, must be performed to identify any abnormalities.
In case taking of Boenninghausen:
- Use modalities to separate the symptoms
- Use symptoms to separate the modalities
- Use the relationship between symptoms and modalities to guide the treatment
In case taking of Kent:
- Use the totality of symptoms to form a general picture of the case
- Analyze the symptoms to identify the root cause of the disease
- Use the repertory to match the symptoms with the corresponding remedies
In case taking of Boger:
- Use the general symptoms to guide the treatment
- Analyze the modalities to identify the underlying cause of the disease
- Use the relationship between the symptoms and the remedy to guide the treatment
In case taking of homeopathic repertory:
- Use the repertory to match the symptoms with the corresponding remedies
- Analyze the symptoms to identify the root cause of the disease
- Use the totality of symptoms to form a general picture of the case.