Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
WWHAM
A
W Who is the patient
W What are the symptoms
H How long have the symptoms been present
A Action taken
M Medication being taken
2
Q
ASMETHOD
A
A Age/appearance
S Self or someone else
M Medication
E Extra medicines
T Time persisting
H History
O Other symptoms
D Danger symptoms
3
Q
ENCORE
A
E Explore
N No medication
C Care
O Observe
R Refer
E Explain
4
Q
SIT DOWN SIR
A
S Site or location of a sign/symptom
I Intensity or severity
T Type or nature
D Duration
O Onset
W With (other symptoms)
N Annoyed or aggravated by
S Spread or radiation
I Incidence or frequency
R Relieved by