HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS Flashcards
1
Q
ALL CASES MNEMONIC
A
OCD PSF AAA
2
Q
O = Onset
A
“When did it start’ > “How did it start, suddenly or gradually?”
3
Q
D=Duration
A
“How long does each episode last?”
4
Q
P=Progression
A
“Is the pain getting better, worse, or staying the same?”
5
Q
S=Settings/Situation
A
What were you doing when it started?
6
Q
Frequency
A
“How frequently are you having the episodes of pain?”
7
Q
A=Alleviating factors
A
“Does anything make the pain better?
8
Q
Aggravating factors
A
“Does anything make the pain worse”
