What makes a good topic

Which options are available to you to formulate a good topic

A topic is the subject of a conversation. It’s the gist of the conversation – formulated in a few words.

Usually three categories of topics are discussed in doctor-patient consultations:

1. The topics are certain symptoms or signs. For example: “I have a headache” or “My temperature is very high”.
2. The topics are specific organs or parts of the body. The back, the heart or the knee may be the main concern.
3. The topic might be treatment. In this case the subject might be a check-up, nutrition counselling or a follow-up examination.

The list of possible topics for doctor-patient consultations is endless.