The homeopath will make a very detailed history of the patient upon consultation. These details enable him to ascertain the complete symptomatic picture of the patient’s state of mind, factors that make symptoms better or worse, his individual reactions to allergens, etc

Having obtained a detailed overview, the homeopath will try to match your symptoms similarity with the available homeopathic remedies. A prescription for a simple acute problem can sometimes be even made  over the phone or in a very short period of time.