In order to determine history relevant to the present complaint, you will need to ask Dr Zheng a series of questions. You have been advised that Dr Zheng frequently reverts to speaking Cantonese and therefore arrange for an interpreter to be present. He also relies on his wife more and more for communication and you therefore feel it is appropriate to interview them together on this occasion.
Hello Dr Zheng. How do you feel you are going these days?
The letter from your GP says that you might have been experiencing a few additional problems recently that have caused you some distress, is that right?
How are you managing generally? Are there any aspects of day-to-day life that are troubling you?
Are there any activities that you used to enjoy that you can't participate in anymore?