ABSTRACT
Curiosity may have “killed the cat,” but it can help the interviewer obtain information that is richer and helpful in the clinical setting. This chapter illustrates how connecting with a patient by showing an interest in their story and asking questions to clarify details can lead to a much more meaningful interchange. The current reliance on the electronic medical record for efficiency and fact finding threatens clinicians’ curiosity; intentionally utilizing this technique and letting the interview go where your curiosity leads can be refreshing and fruitful in the clinical interview.
