Take an Excellent Health History
“The Techniques of Skilled Interviewing” (NO THREATS)
• Active listening
• Adaptive questioning
• Nonverbal communication
• Facilitation
• Echoing
• Empathetic responses
• Validation
• Reassurance
• Summarization
• Highlighting Transitions
Bickley, L.,  Bate's Guide to Physical Examination and History (2003)