Comprehensive Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
List the pieces of information that should be included in a patient’s medical and medication history.
A
- CC
- HPI
- PMH
- Social history
- Family history
2
Q
What is included in the HPI?
A
SCHOLARS
3
Q
SCHOLARS
A
- Symptoms
- Characteristics
- History
- Onset
- Location
- Associated symptoms
- Remitting or aggravating factors
- Severity
4
Q
What is included in the social history?
A
- Lifestyle description; diet and exercise
- Alcohol use
- Tobacco use
- Illicit substances
5
Q
Analytic Approach Tips
A
- CC: make a list of things that could be causing CC
- Interview: HPI, SCHOLARS, med, FH, SH
- Physical exam: focus on suspicions for the cause of the CC
