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

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2
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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
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3
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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

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