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Table 3 Linguistic analysis of elements naturally occurring within clinicians, and patients, questions about treatment uncertainties for schizophrenia

From: Analysis of clinical uncertainties by health professionals and patients: an example from mental health

Response Class

Definition

Example

Comparison query

The desired answer is to state the similarities and differences between two or more concepts or events.

"Old versus. atypical antipsychotic"

How query

The desired answer explains a mode of action, mechanism or process.

"How to access the best counselling support"

What query

The desired answer is a particular concept or event.

What is the difference between depression and happiness?

When query

The desired answer is a time point.

"When do they use E.C.T. treatment?"

Why Query

The desired answer explains the cause of a concept or event.

"Why is E.C.T. banned in several countries?"

Statement

A query is categorized as a statement, if it is an opinion.

"Too much medication is not regularly reviewed"

Ill defined query

Not categorized in any of the previous response classes.

"Does ECT work?"