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Background: History taking in psychiatry is perhaps the only method by which it is possible to reach a diagnosis. This requires initial training and constant practice and attempts to hone one’s skills that makes one a good clinician Objective: This paper describes different approaches involved in psychiatric history taking. Discussion: A well recorded history of the patient going into the nuances of the evolution of illness and its dynamics facilitates diagnosis and paves way for psychological therapies. Conclusion: The importance of history taking in psychiatry is highlighted. Constant practice of good history taking is helpful to a clinician during his practice and a post graduate student to create a good impression in his clinical examinations.
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Astrology is an ancient system which was said to be predictive of human nature, character and health, it has a very significant history and at times it gives an idea that it is nearly scientific, but, rigorous experiments with the available scientific methodologies of present times. The history of astrology, ancient significance, dictions and contradictions are discussed in the presented paper.
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Background: Phenomenology, the study of subjective experiences, is a valuable diagnostic tool. All experiences reported by patients may not readily fit into classically described phenomenological terms, even when diagnosis may be obvious due to other symptoms. Research into case studies with rare, indefinable phenomenology will definitely enrich n the understanding ability of abnormal human experiences and help us develop cognitive constructs. Case description: Here, we report case reports of two patients who voiced experiences that, by passed typical phenomenological labelling, Discussion: This case report provides food for productive thought and debate among clinicians. Key message: Variations in description of patients’ inner experiences may not fit into standard text book descriptions of phenomenology and a physician has to cautiously make note of it.