What if the problem isn’t that people aren’t answering — but that we’re not asking the right questions?

In this short episode, we explore how the quality of our questions can completely change the outcome of a clinical interaction. From rushed intake forms to robotic checkboxes, too many assessments miss the mark — not because the patient is resistant, but because the questions aren’t designed to see them. We dig into the power of thoughtful, layered, and trauma-informed questioning that builds trust, invites honesty, and actually helps uncover what’s going on beneath the surface.

Whether you’re a clinician, student, or just someone who wants to understand people better — this episode is a reminder that the way we ask matters.

Includes real examples, emotional insight, and a sneak peek at the upcoming companion episode on how those answers apply to diagnosis and treatment.

References:

(Rhoades et al., JAMA, 2001)

(Graber et al., Archives of Internal Medicine, 2005)

(Lie et al., Patient Education and Counseling, 2004)

(Beckman & Frankel, Annals of Internal Medicine, 1984; Raja et al., J Eval Clin Pract, 2015)

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