Acronyms Flashcards

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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

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ASMETHOD

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A Age/appearance
S Self or someone else
M Medication
E Extra medicines
T Time persisting
H History
O Other symptoms
D Danger symptoms

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3
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ENCORE

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E Explore
N No medication
C Care
O Observe
R Refer
E Explain

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SIT DOWN SIR

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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

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