History: central chest pain in a middle-aged man

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Patient: Mr Karim Haddad, 58, male

Patient: Doctor, I have had a heavy pain in my chest since this morning and I am scared it is my heart. I am scared it is my heart, because my father died of a heart problem. The pain has not gone away since it started this morning.

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Introduces self and confirms patient identityGains consent and explains what will happenUses open questions first, then focused closed questionsSignposts and structures the consultationResponds with empathy to the patient's fearSummarises and checks understandingCloses the consultation and explains next steps