FIFE
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FIFE
F = FEELINGS related to the problem especially Fears
What are you most concerned about?
Do you have any specific fears or worries right now?
I imagine you have had many different feelings as you have coped with this situation.
Sometimes people have fears that they keep to themselves and don't tell their doctor.
I = IDEAS and explanations of the cause
What do you think might be going on?
What do you think these symptoms mean?
Do you have ideas about what might have caused these symptoms?
F = FUNCTIONING, the illness' impact on daily life
How have your symptoms affected you day to day?
What have you had to give up because of your problem?
What goals do you have now in your life? How has this affected your goals?
How does this affect important people in your life?
E = EXPECTATIONS of the doctor & the illness
What do you expect or hope I can do for you today or over the next while?
Do you have expectations about how anyone can help?
What are your expectations about what might happen with this problem?
