なかなかBob Smith さんはご自身で語ってくれません。
そういう時は、連れてきたご両親からも情報をお聞きすることになります。
Bob, may I ask your parents, too?
What seems to be the trouble with your son?
How long has his symptoms continued?
Is there anything else out of the ordinary you have noticed about him?
Have you ever seen your son talking with someone you couldn't see?
Das he often talk to himself?
Has he been scared of something you didn't understand?
Has he changed from his previous self?
Has his personality changed from what it used to be?
Does he have his meals with the family?
Or does he want to eat alone?
Does he regularly take a bath or shower?
Does he talk with both of you?
Does he meet anyone else?
Could you tell me his life style as much as you know about?
After physical examinations to rule out any other diagnosis, I would tell him and his parents as follows.
Bob, I think there is a chance that you might have schizophrenia.
However, it isn't certain yet.
It will take 6 months to confirm if this diagnosis is right.
それでも今日から治療をすすめます。
You need to start proper treatment for your illness today.
次回は統合失調症についての説明と薬物療法の大切さを伝えます。