Follow-up refers to an observation method that the hospital regularly understands the changes of patients' condition through communication or other means and guides patients' rehabilitation. Follow-up can improve the service level of the hospital before and after treatment, which is convenient for doctors to follow up patients.
Mastering the first-hand data for statistical analysis and experience accumulation is also conducive to the development of medical scientific research and the improvement of the professional level of medical workers, so as to better serve patients.
Follow-up is the work that the hospital keeps in touch with patients after diagnosis and treatment according to the needs of medical treatment, scientific research and teaching, or invites patients to come to the hospital for review regularly to continue to follow up and observe the curative effect and development of patients, also known as follow-up. Simply put, it is to continue to follow up and visit patients after diagnosis and treatment.
Main contents of follow-up
1. Condition evaluation: The doctor will ask the patient about the change of the condition, including the severity, duration and frequency of symptoms. They will also evaluate the progress and treatment effect of the disease according to the symptoms and signs of the patients.
2, physical examination: the doctor will conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the patient, including measuring body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs. They will also palpate and auscultate the patient's skin, eyes, ears, mouth, throat, chest, abdomen and limbs.
3. Laboratory examination: According to the patient's condition, the doctor may suggest some laboratory examinations, such as blood test, urine test, X-ray examination, CT scan and MRI. These examinations can help doctors understand the patient's physical condition, evaluate the therapeutic effect and monitor potential complications.
4. Drug treatment monitoring: If the patient is receiving drug treatment, the doctor will monitor the dose and efficacy of the drug. They may ask patients to see a doctor regularly to ensure the effectiveness and safety of drugs.