Letter to the Editor: The 5WH framework: A practical tool for addressing symptoms
•The 5WH framework enables a structured assessment for all clinical symptoms.•It facilitates rapid and holistic symptom evaluation.•5WH reduces reflex prescribing by addressing specific underlying causes.•It supports individualised, aetiology-driven clinical management plans.•5WH is a scalable tool to improve bedside decision-making and patient safety.
Authors
- J. Boland
- Elaine Boland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2571-5929)
- Catherine D'Souza
Institutions
- University of Hull (GB)
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- Canterbury District Health Board (NZ)
- Hull York Medical School (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Future Healthcare Journal
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fhj.2026.100531
- Primary Topic
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00