Health history: 2 questions Flashcards
Name the two stages of assessment in an health history?
Collection of information; the interpretation and validation of data
Patients verbal descriptions of their health problems. Includes patient feelings, perceptions, and self-reported symptoms
Subjective
Finding results from direct observation. When you collect objective data, apply critical thinking intellectual standards so that you can correctly interpret your findings.
Objective
What are the phases of an interview?
Orientation, working, termination
Involves self-awareness, reflective practice, and knowledge of a patients core cultural background.
cultural competence
Recognizing your own knowledge limitations and cultural perspective and being open to new perspectives
cultural humility
How do you record subjective information?
Using quotation marks.