HISTORY: General structure Flashcards
1
Q
What sections should you cover in a general history?
A
1) Presenting complaint
2) History of presenting complaint
3) Past medical history
4) Drug History
5) Social History
6) Family History
7) Systemic Review
8) ICE
2
Q
What framework is useful to use if assessing pain?
A
S- Site O- Onset C- Character R- Radiation A- Associated factors T- Timing E- Exacerbating/relieving factors S- Severity
3
Q
What questions should you ask to get a picture of the HPC?
A
Onset, duration, course, intermittent/continuous, precipitating/relieving factors, associated features, associated factors