Case Taking - Part Three: Best Practice and Creating Meaning in the Consultation Room

by Alastair C Gray

While case taking in homeopathy began as a drive to gather information, it has become much more. Augmented by skills from other disciplines, case taking in contemporary homeopathy now emphasizes sophisticated techniques borrowed from other disciplines. Understanding the historical development of this change and being able to identify the features in the landscape of case taking assists students, graduates and practitioners identify their strengths and weaknesses, and tailor their skills for better results. Over it’s 200 years, case taking in homeopathic medicine has become so much more than asking questions, listening and gathering data for a prescription. While the masters of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries lent us great guidelines for best practice in information gathering, it is known that by learning from other disciplines and borrowing where appropriate the process is deepened. Further, by re-orientating our focus back to the patient and away from the result of that process – the remedy, it is possible to understand and maximize the therapeutic alliance and relationship. This ebook version of Case Taking is available in three parts. Part Three includes a discussion of the therapeutic relationship in Homeopathy and conclusions. "In traveling this landscape Alastair has surveyed it all; history, methodology, technique and controversy, all with a fresh and aptly critical eye." Jeremy Sherr, UK "Gray has provided us with a blueprint for the different ideas and approaches used in eliciting the information required for a successful practice. This seminal work belongs on the bookshelves of all students and practitioners of homeopathy." Kim Elia, USA "The art of taking the case is much neglected in homeopathy but certainly not by Alastair C Gray. This encyclopaedic approach to the subject is a major contribution to homeopathic literature." Dr. Brian Kaplan, UK "this book offers a thorough description of the history of homeopathy, and a glimpse into its future. The author faces contentious issues directly, and questions existing standards with rigour. It leaves the reader impatient to discover what gems the remaining six books in the series will contain." Dr. Isaac Golden, Australia ""If I had this book during my days as a homeopathy student, I would not have taken such a muddled path to acquire my homeopathic case taking skills! This book on Homeopathic Case taking by Alastair Gray is going to be on the compulsory books listed for my BHMS students." Dr. Suriyakhatun Osman, Malaysia "Even for those of us who disagree with newer approaches this is an impressive overview of thoughts on case taking and an interesting source of questions." Dr. Joe Kellerstein, Canada Alastair Gray's new book should be required reading for ALL students of homeopathic medicine. Gray provides an exhaustive overview of the history and diversity of homeopathic case taking, with the academic citations to the original sources, with reference to the slight and significant changes in case taking that have evolved over the past 200 years, and with specific and practical applications to the varying styles of homeopathic practice that have emerged since homeopathy's inception. Besides being of value to students of homeopathy, this book is also a valuable resource for practicing homeopaths who often need to be reminded of the origins of the case taking process as well as its most recent developments as a means of creatively and effectively understanding the patients who we see." Dana Ullman, USA "I strongly recommend this book for undergraduates, post-graduates and practicing homeopaths." Farokh Master, India

132 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2018