FAOMASH Flashcards
FAOMASH stands for
Family medical history, Associated problems, Other problems, Medications, Allergies, Surgeries, Hospitalizations
F stands for
Family medical history
First A stands for
Associated problems
O stands for
Other problems
M stands for
Medications
Second A stands for
Associated problems
S stands for
Surgeries
H stands for
Hospitalizations
F question
Do any major diseases run in your family that you are aware of such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure etc?
First A question
Is your current pain/problem causing or associated with any other problems?
O questions
Do you have any other problems/health issues not associated with your current problem?
M questions
Are you currently on any medications (over the counter or prescribed)? Are you taking any supplements? Are you taking any recreational drugs?
Second A question
Do you have any current or past allergies? Are you allergic to anything (bee stings, latex, food, medicines etc)?
S question
Please tell me about any and all surgeries you have had.
H question
Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason? If so what for?