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18 HPI questions Flashcards

1
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Chief complaint

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What brings you in today?

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2
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Time

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When did it begin?

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onset

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Did it begin gradually or suddenly? If gradually, over what period of time, How long to develop?

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4
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cause

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Did anything cause or contribute to the onset?

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5
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previous experience

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Have you ever had anything like this before? If yes, did it feel the same as this time? What was the outcome?

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6
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location

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Can you point to the exact location of your symptom(s)? Describe.

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7
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traveling location

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Does it travel (radiate) to any other part of the body? Describe.

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8
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other location

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Do you have symptoms in any other part of your body?

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9
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sensation

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Can you describe the sensation?

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10
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intensity

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How would you describe the intensity?

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11
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frequency

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Has it been constant or does it come and go? (explain: constant, episodic, intermittent)

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12
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condition over time

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Has it been getting better, worse, or staying about the same?

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13
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better

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Have you found anything that makes it better?

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14
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worse

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Have you found anything that makes it worse?

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15
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bodily functions

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Has there been a change in any bodily functions?

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16
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ADLs

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Has it affected your daily activities in any way?

17
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self-treatments

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Have you tried any store bought, prescription, or home remedies? If yes, what was the effectiveness?

18
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other practitioners

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Have you sought other professional care for this condition? If yes, what was the effectiveness?

19
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misc.

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Is there anything else you would like to discuss or that would be important for me to know?

20
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closing statement

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Appropriately close the history, indicating to the patient the exam is concluded and you will next begin your physical examination.

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